United States Retail Sales MoM
Jul 2026 · Monthly
US retail sales rose 1.24% in August 2026, rebounding from a revised 0.54% decline in July, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The August increase was the largest monthly gain since March 2026's 1.72% rise. Sales remain well below the all-time high of 19.31% recorded in May 2020.
source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Retail sales in the United States decreased 0.58% in July 2026, after a 0.25% increase in June. The reading remains far below the all-time high of 19.31% recorded in May 2020. The series starts in February 1992.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.6% | 0.2% | 19.3%May 2020 | -14.4%Apr 2020 | 1992 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Retail Sales MoM in United States averaged 0.4% from 1992 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 19.3% in May 2020 and a record low of -14.4% in Apr 2020. The series is reported monthly with history from 1992.
Retail Sales MoM measures the month-over-month change in the total value of sales at the retail level in the United States. It is reported as a percentage and published monthly. The data series is available from February 1992.
Source & methodology
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis · Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)
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