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Redbook Retail Sales Index Up 9.1% YoY For Week Ended 8/22/26

Aug 25, 2026 · 08:43 AM ET· updated 2h ago

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Why It Matters

Stores sold a lot more stuff this week compared to last year—about 9% more. When people are buying more things, it usually means the economy feels pretty healthy, which can be good news for companies and investors.

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