The next retail sales lands on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.
8:30 AM ET
Where this release stands
The US Retail Sales Report is scheduled for Wednesday, December 16 at 8:30 AM ET. The report is released monthly, with one reading each month. The New York Stock Exchange opens at 9:30 AM ET, so the report arrives before the regular market session begins.
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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.