Retail sales growth in the U.S., January 2026: 2.1%

Name: Retail sales growth in the U.S., January 2026: 2.1%
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Retail sales growth in the U.S. was 2.1% in January 2026, according to U.S. Census Bureau.

Previous month (December 2025): 2.1% (unchanged).
A year earlier (January 2025): 4%.
A newer figure is available: 6.3% in September 2026.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Advance Monthly Retail Trade Survey. Vernumo is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau — U.S. Census Bureau