Insight ReportUS Retail Sales May 2026: E-Commerce and Sporting Goods Lead Growth amid Lower Personal Saving Ristha Dsa, Data Manager Sector Lead: Philip Moore, Head of Custom Research June 19, 2026 Reasons to ReadThis report offers a detailed analysis of US retail sales performance in May 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 May 2025 and May 2026? How did retail sales perform across different sectors in March 2026 and May 2026? What is the estimated retail-only inflation trends from September 2025 to May 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: Analyst Corner: Three Technologies Driving the Future of US Retail, with Anand KumarConsumer Sentiment Stabilizes Following Trade Talks and Rate Cut: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Store Tracker Extra, August 2025: At Home, Claire’s and Office Depot Closures Add 4+ Million Square Feet to Total Closed Retail SpaceAnalyst Corner: US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores—Target in Transition as Dollar Stores and Clubs Surge Ahead, With Sujeet Naik
