This indicator measures the month-over-month change in the total value of sales at the retail level, excluding gasoline stations and automobile dealers. By removing these volatile components, the data provides a more accurate reflection of underlying consumer spending patterns. It is a critical gauge of consumer demand, which accounts for a significant portion of overall economic activity.
Data is compiled from a survey of retail companies of various sizes. The 'Ex Gas/Autos' figure is derived by subtracting the sales of motor vehicle dealers and gasoline stations from the total retail sales figure.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | -0.20 | 0.30 | -0.50 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 0.40 | 0.30 | +0.10 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| May 14, 2026 | 0.50 | 0.10 | +0.40 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 0.70 | 0.80 | -0.10 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0.40 | 0.20 | +0.20 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 0.30 | 0.00 | +0.30 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0.00 | 0.20 | -0.20 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 0.40 | 0.10 | +0.30 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 0.50 | 0.20 | +0.30 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 0.10 | 0.40 | -0.30 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 0.70 | -0.10 | +0.80 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 0.20 | 0.30 | -0.10 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 0.60 | 0.10 | +0.50 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | -0.10 | 0.20 | -0.30 |
| May 15, 2025 | 0.20 | -0.30 | +0.50 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 0.80 | 0.30 | +0.50 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 0.50 | 0.40 | +0.10 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | -0.50 | 0.20 | -0.70 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 0.30 | 0.40 | -0.10 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | 0.20 | 0.40 | -0.20 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 0.10 | 0.50 | -0.40 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 0.70 | 0.10 | +0.60 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 0.20 | 0.30 | -0.10 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 0.40 | 0.50 | -0.10 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 0.80 | 0.20 | +0.60 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 0.10 | — | — |
| May 15, 2024 | -0.10 | 0.20 | -0.30 |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.00 | 0.30 | +0.70 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.00 |
| Feb 15, 2024 | -0.50 | 0.40 | -0.90 |
| Jan 17, 2024 | 0.60 | 0.50 | +0.10 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | 0.60 | -0.10 | +0.70 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | 0.10 | 0.30 | -0.20 |
| Oct 17, 2023 | 0.60 | 0.10 | +0.50 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 0.20 | 0.60 | -0.40 |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 1.00 | 0.20 | +0.80 |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 0.30 | 0.20 | +0.10 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 0.40 | 0.20 | +0.20 |
| May 16, 2023 | 0.60 | 0.20 | +0.40 |
| Apr 14, 2023 | -0.30 | -0.50 | +0.20 |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 2.60 | 0.40 | +2.20 |
| Jan 18, 2023 | -0.70 | -0.10 | -0.60 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | -0.20 | 0.80 | -1.00 |
| Nov 16, 2022 | 0.90 | 0.20 | +0.70 |
| Oct 14, 2022 | 0.30 | 0.20 | +0.10 |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.00 |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 0.70 | -0.10 | +0.80 |
| Jul 15, 2022 | 0.70 | — | — |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 0.10 | 0.80 | -0.70 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | 0.60 | 0.70 | +0.10 ↑ |
