US Census Monthly Retail Trade Report – February 2026

DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (April 27, 2026) – According to the US Census Bureau’s Monthly Retail Trade Report, sales for sporting goods stores during the month of February reached $3.85 billion, representing an increase of 6.6 percent compared to the prior year. Thus far in 2026, YTD sales are up 5.4 percent vs. 2025.

Information for March will be available next month.

Important side note: As a reminder, in effort to provide you with the most accurate data possible, NSGA waits until the data for Sporting Goods Stores ONLY is separated out and released by the US Census before reporting it.