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- United States retail sales rose for the ninth consecutive month in June 2026.
- Total retail sales, excluding auto dealers and gasoline stations, increased 0.33% month-over-month and 9.41% year-over-year in June.
- Core retail sales, which also omit restaurants, rose 0.36% month-over-month and 10.08% year-over-year.
- NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said the summer shopping season started strong as consumers embraced sales events.
