The next retail sales lands on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.
8:30 AM ET
Where this release stands
The US retail sales report is slated for release on Wednesday, September 16 at 8:30 AM ET. Investors and analysts await the figures, which measure retail sales activity across the United States. The scheduled release time is 8:30 AM ET, and the data is published after the release.
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What this release is
Retail sales measure what Americans spent at shops, restaurants and online in the prior month. Consumer spending is roughly two thirds of the economy, so the print moves growth expectations and, through them, rate expectations.