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

Macro

2026-08-14

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Published by
United States Census Bureau (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
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AI Data Insight

The latest US Q2 (May) retailer inventory-to-sales ratio was reported at 1.25, unchanged from the previous month and lower than the 1.26 recorded in the first quarter, indicating that end-market demand remains stronger than the pace of inventory accumulation. Supported by steady employment and consumption, retailers have achieved significant destocking results and maintained precise restocking strategies. However, persistently high consumer credit poses a hidden risk to medium- to long-term consumption momentum.

AI Data Insight

The latest US Q2 (May) retailer inventory-to-sales ratio was reported at 1.25, unchanged from the previous month and lower than the 1.26 recorded in the first quarter, indicating that end-market demand remains stronger than the pace of inventory accumulation. Supported by steady employment and consumption, retailers have achieved significant destocking results and maintained precise restocking strategies. However, persistently high consumer credit poses a hidden risk to medium- to long-term consumption momentum.

Description

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