# Retail Sales

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### Retail Sales Drop 0.6% in July, Biggest Slide Since May 2025
2026-08-15 22:06:39 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

July delivered a warning for merchants: retail sales fell 0.6% month-over-month, the steepest drop since May 2025, as the spring tax-refund boost evaporated. The pullback came even as headline inflation cooled to 3.4% year over year, meaning the slowdown is about demand, not just prices. For retailers heading into back-to-school and holiday planning, the data argues for cautious inventory and sharper value messaging.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/july-retail-sales-drop-0-6-percent-consumer-spending-inflation

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