The latest Redbook Index data for the United States indicate a slight pickup in retail sales growth on a yearly basis. As of 24 March 2026, the year-over-year reading rose to 6.7%, up from the previous 6.4%.
The Redbook Index tracks same-store sales at large chain retailers and compares the current month's performance to the same month a year earlier. The current 6.7% figure reflects an improvement in annual retail momentum compared with the prior month, when sales were 6.4% higher than a year before. This modest acceleration suggests consumer spending at major retailers remains resilient on a year-over-year basis.
