14.04.202612:55:00UTC+00US Redbook Index Shows Cooling Retail Sales Growth in April YoY

U.S. retail sales growth eased slightly in April, according to the latest Redbook data released on 14 April 2026, signaling a modest cooling in consumer spending momentum. The year-over-year Redbook index registered a 7.0% increase, down from the previous 7.6% annual gain.

The Redbook indicator compares retail sales in the current month to the same month a year earlier, offering a timely snapshot of consumer activity. The latest reading suggests that while spending remains solid on an annual basis, the pace of growth has softened compared with the prior month’s year-over-year change. This deceleration may draw attention from analysts watching for signs of shifting consumer strength in the U.S. economy.