Retail Sales MoM measures the monthly change in the total value of sales at the retail level, serving as the primary gauge of consumer spending. Since consumer spending accounts for a significant portion of overall economic activity, this indicator is a critical driver of GDP growth. It provides early insights into household consumption patterns and the underlying strength of the domestic economy.
The data is compiled from a survey of retail firms of various sizes and types. The figure is seasonally adjusted to account for holiday periods and trading day differences, though it is not adjusted for inflation.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | -0.90 | 0.50 | -1.40 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 0.30 | -0.30 | +0.60 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 0.60 | 1.00 | -0.40 |
| May 28, 2026 | -1.50 | -0.30 | -1.20 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.20 | 0.50 | +0.70 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 0.00 | 0.30 | -0.30 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 0.10 | -0.20 | +0.30 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | -0.80 | 0.80 | -1.60 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 1.00 | 0.40 | +0.60 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | 0.00 | 0.30 | -0.30 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 0.50 | 0.70 | -0.20 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | 0.40 | -0.20 | +0.60 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | -0.40 | -0.20 | -0.20 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 1.10 | 0.50 | +0.60 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 0.20 | 0.40 | -0.20 |
| May 29, 2025 | 0.70 | 0.50 | +0.20 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | -0.20 | -0.40 | +0.20 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 1.30 | 0.50 | +0.80 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | -1.40 | -0.30 | -1.10 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 1.50 | 0.60 | +0.90 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | -0.60 | -0.20 | -0.40 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | 1.00 | -0.60 | +1.60 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 0.40 | -0.60 | +1.00 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 0.50 | 0.10 | +0.40 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.00 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | -0.60 | 0.10 | -0.70 |
| May 29, 2024 | 0.80 | 1.00 | -0.20 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | -0.50 | 0.60 | -1.10 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 0.50 | -0.10 | +0.60 |
| Mar 11, 2024 | -0.50 | 0.50 | -1.00 |
| Jan 31, 2024 | -0.70 | 0.40 | -1.10 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | 0.90 | 0.50 | +0.40 |
| Nov 29, 2023 | -0.20 | 0.10 | -0.30 |
| Oct 27, 2023 | 0.20 | 0.10 | +0.10 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | 0.40 | 0.10 | +0.30 |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 0.30 | -0.10 | +0.40 |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 0.30 | -0.30 | +0.60 |
| May 30, 2023 | 0.90 | 0.30 | +0.60 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 0.50 | -0.50 | +1.00 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | -0.30 | — | — |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 0.40 | 1.10 | -0.70 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | -1.70 | 0.60 | -2.30 |
| Dec 29, 2022 | 3.80 | -0.40 | +4.20 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | 0.40 | -0.30 | +0.70 |
| Oct 31, 2022 | 0.20 | -0.90 | +1.10 |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Aug 30, 2022 | -0.70 | -0.20 | -0.50 |
| Jul 28, 2022 | -0.10 | -0.30 | +0.20 |
| May 27, 2022 | 5.30 | 2.10 | +3.20 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | -0.10 | 0 | +0.10 ↑ |
