Retail sales in the US rose 0.2% month-over-month in June 2026, following an upwardly revised 1% rise in May and in line with market expectations. It is the smallest gain in five months, suggesting consumer sending could be slowing down. Increases were seen in sales at motor vehicle & part dealers (1.9%), nonstore retailers (1.9%), sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, & book stores (1.3%), electronics & appliance stores (0.8%),.