United States: Retail inventory to Sales Ratio - All Component (SA)

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

The US retailers inventory to sales ratio fell to 1.25 in April 2026, down from 1.26 in the previous month, indicating that sales momentum at the retail level continues to outpace inventory accumulation. Supported by a stable labor market and diverging consumption patterns among high- and low-income groups, retailers' destocking progress has exceeded expectations, and their purchasing strategies remain cautious and precise.

AI Data Insight

The US retailers inventory to sales ratio fell to 1.25 in April 2026, down from 1.26 in the previous month, indicating that sales momentum at the retail level continues to outpace inventory accumulation. Supported by a stable labor market and diverging consumption patterns among high- and low-income groups, retailers' destocking progress has exceeded expectations, and their purchasing strategies remain cautious and precise.

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