The Redbook Index is a sales-weighted of year-over-year same-store sales growth in a sample of large US general merchandise retailers. It provides a real-time look at consumer spending trends, which account for a significant portion of the US economy. Because it is released weekly, it is often viewed as a leading indicator for the official monthly retail sales report. Investors monitor this data to assess the health of the retail sector and broader consumer demand.
The index is calculated using a sales-weighted average of year-over-year growth in same-store sales from a representative sample of retailers covering approximately 9,000 stores. The data is compiled by Redbook Research Inc. through direct surveys of retail chains.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9.60 | — | — |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 9.10 | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 7.60 | — | — |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 8.30 | — | — |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 8.70 | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 8.30 | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 7.80 | — | — |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 8.20 | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2026 | 11.50 | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 10.50 | — | — |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 10.00 | — | — |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 9.40 | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 9.10 | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 9.00 | — | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 9.00 | — | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 8.10 | — | — |
| May 12, 2026 | 9.60 | — | — |
| May 5, 2026 | 7.80 | — | — |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 7.70 | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 6.70 | — | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 7.00 | — | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 7.60 | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 6.90 | — | — |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 6.70 | — | — |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 6.40 | — | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 6.20 | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 7.00 | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 6.70 | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 7.20 | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 6.50 | — | — |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 6.70 | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 7.10 | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 5.50 | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2026 | 5.70 | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 7.10 | — | — |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 7.60 | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 7.20 | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 6.20 | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2025 | 5.70 | — | — |
| Dec 2, 2025 | 7.60 | — | — |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 5.90 | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 6.10 | — | — |
| Nov 11, 2025 | 5.90 | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 5.70 | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 5.20 | — | — |
| Oct 21, 2025 | 5.00 | — | — |
| Oct 14, 2025 | 5.90 | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2025 | 5.80 | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 5.90 | — | — |
| Sep 23, 2025 | 5.70 | — | — |
