US Redbook Retail Sales YoY for the Week Ending October 3: Slightly Below Expectations

On October 7, 2025, Redbook Research released the latest year-over-year retail sales growth for US chain stores for the week ending October 3. The actual figure was 5.8%, compared to a forecast of 5.9% and a prior reading of 5.9%.Compiled by Redbook Research, this indicator tracks weekly sales performance at chain retailers and provides an effective measure of consumer spending activity. With consumption accounting for nearly two-thirds of US GDP, this data is closely watched, as its performance directly influences the outlook for consumer-driven economic growth.The data carries a medium level of market importance (level 2) and is calculated based on the weekly change in retail store sales. It is released every Tuesday, with the next publication scheduled for October 14, 2025.

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