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Redbook Retail Sales Index Up 7.6% YoY For Week Ended 8/15/26

Aug 18, 2026 · 08:43 AM ET· updated 57m ago

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Why It Matters

Stores sold a lot more stuff this week than they did a year ago—about 7.6% more. When lots of people are shopping and buying things, it usually means people feel good about spending money, which can be a sign the whole economy is doing okay.

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