Retail inventories excluding autos in the United States were unchanged in April, with the indicator holding at 0.6%. According to the latest data, updated on 17 June 2026, both the previous and current readings for April 2026 stand at 0.6%, signaling a stable inventory position among retailers outside the automotive sector.
The flat reading suggests that retailers maintained their stock levels rather than significantly building up or drawing down inventories during the period. For analysts and investors, the steady figure may point to a balance between demand and supply in key retail categories, with no immediate signs of overstocking or inventory stress in non-auto retail channels.