The latest Redbook data for the United States show an uptick in retail sales growth, with the year-over-year index rising to 9.0% as of 27 May 2026, up from a previous reading of 8.1%. The Redbook indicator tracks same-store sales at large U.S. retailers and is widely watched as a high-frequency gauge of consumer spending trends.
Both the previous and current figures are measured on a year-over-year basis, comparing each reported month’s sales with the same month a year earlier. The prior 8.1% reading reflected growth versus the same month a year ago, and the new 9.0% figure indicates that retail sales growth has strengthened further compared with that same year-ago baseline.
The acceleration suggests that consumer demand at major retailers has remained robust, or even improved, into the latest reporting period. Market participants may view the stronger Redbook growth as a sign of continued resilience in U.S. consumer spending, a key driver of the broader economy.
