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—US Convenience Store Retailing: Battling Headwinds and Seeking New Opportunities, with Sujeet NaikThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 14: What US Consumers Think About TariffsUS Generational Wealth Transfer: $105 Trillion To Flow Down the Generations Across the Next 25 YearsChinese New Year 2026 Review: A Shift Toward Extended, Segmented and Experience-Driven Consumption
