The next retail sales lands on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.
8:30 AM ET
Where this release stands
The US Retail Sales Report is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17 at 8:30 AM ET, marking the next monthly reading. It is published monthly, delivering a single reading each month. The New York Stock Exchange session begins at 9:30 AM ET, so the data is released before the market opens.
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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 about two thirds of the US economy, so the print is read for what it says about growth and, through growth, about rates.