AI Data Insight
In February 2026 (Q1 2026), US non-seasonally adjusted retail sales (excluding motor vehicles and parts) reached $507.942 billion, a significant increase of 16.2% from $437.163 billion in January. The overall seasonally adjusted data also beat expectations, marking the largest increase in seven months, with apparel and department store sales performing particularly well. This data highlights the resilience of US consumers in the face of a high-interest-rate environment, which is expected to sustain economic momentum and support the US dollar trend.