AI Data Insight
US unadjusted retail and food services sales reached $677,249 million in Q3 2026, continuing to grow from $672,357 million in the previous period, with a year-over-year increase of 5.19%. Benefiting from the stellar performance of non-store retailers and the early effects of summer promotions, the consumer market remains supported. Despite facing inflation and high interest rates, a robust labor market will continue to inject momentum into retail sales in the short term.