Census Bureau Releases July Retail Sales Report August 14

The U.S. Census Bureau releases its Advance Monthly Retail Trade Report for July 2026 on August 14 at 8:30 AM. Retail sales grew 6.4% year-over-year in April–June, up sharply from Q1's 1.5% pace. Tariff-driven auto distortions clouded May and June prints, leaving the sustainability of that acceleration in question.