Retail sales in the US decreased in July, according to recent data. This drop follows a period of increased spending in April and May, which was likely due to government tax refunds.

The decline in retail sales is the largest since May 2025, with a decrease of 0.6% from the previous month. Excluding sales at gas stations and auto dealers, the decrease was 0.2%.

Further details on this trend are available from the Commerce Department. Local residents can find more information on the national retail sales data through the original source.