Redbook data for the United States showed a notable acceleration in same-store retail sales growth, with the year-over-year indicator rising to 10.4% as of 13 October 2026, up from a previous reading of 8.6%. The figures compare the change in sales for the reported month against the same month a year earlier, while the prior figure reflects growth in the previous month versus its corresponding month last year.
The jump from 8.6% to 10.4% suggests a strengthening in consumer spending at major US retailers, indicating firmer underlying retail momentum heading into the final quarter of the year. As Redbook is closely watched for timely insights into retail performance, the latest data may reinforce expectations of resilient consumer demand despite ongoing economic uncertainties.
