United States: Retail inventory to Sales Ratio: NSA

Macro

2026-07-16

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United States Census Bureau (Choice)
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Monthly
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AI Data Insight

In Q2 (May) 2026, the US unadjusted retailers' inventory-to-sales ratio dropped to 1.2, a significant decline from the previous value of 1.27. Under the dual effects of retailers expanding discount efforts and defensively reducing orders, destocking pressure has eased, and the market is closely watching whether an inventory replenishment cycle will restart.

AI Data Insight

In Q2 (May) 2026, the US unadjusted retailers' inventory-to-sales ratio dropped to 1.2, a significant decline from the previous value of 1.27. Under the dual effects of retailers expanding discount efforts and defensively reducing orders, destocking pressure has eased, and the market is closely watching whether an inventory replenishment cycle will restart.

Description

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Published by
United States Census Bureau (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update