Insight ReportMarch 2026 US Retail Sales: Inflation and High Prices Drive E-Commerce and Gasoline Growth Ristha Dsa, Data Manager Sector Lead: Philip Moore, Head of Custom Research April 27, 2026 Reasons to ReadThis report offers a detailed analysis of US retail sales performance in March 2026, breaking down key trends by sector and providing insights into inflation trends affecting the market. Read this report to find answers to these questions: What were the year-over-year changes in total retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) between March 2025 and March 2026? How did retail sales perform across different sectors in February 2026 and March 2026? What are the estimated retail-only inflation trends from September 2025 to March 2026? Other relevant research: Our monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators in the US. Complementing our monthly reports, the Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the scale and trajectory of US retail. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: New Tariffs, New Challenges: How US Trade Policies Could Impact Prices and ProfitsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 53: Nearly 5,300 Stores Opened in 2025Holiday 2024: US Retail Wrap-Up—Apparel and Amazon Dominate SpendingAnalyst Corner: Decoding the Resurgence of Online Grocery Retail in the US, with Sujeet Naik
