FX.co ★ U.S. Redbook Index Shows Cooling Same-Store Sales Growth in February

U.S. retail same-store sales growth eased in early February, according to the latest Redbook data released on 03 February 2026. The year-over-year indicator slowed to 6.7%, down from 7.1% previously, signaling a modest cooling in consumer spending momentum at major chain stores.

The Redbook index compares retail sales for the current month with the same month a year earlier, offering a timely snapshot of underlying consumer demand. The latest reading indicates that while sales are still growing solidly compared with a year ago, the pace of that growth has edged lower from the prior month’s year-over-year performance.

This deceleration in same-store sales growth may suggest that households are becoming slightly more cautious, even as overall spending remains on an expansionary path. Market participants and analysts will be watching forthcoming retail metrics closely to see whether this moderation continues or stabilizes in the coming months.