Retail sales · Georgia
Georgia Retail Sales YoY
The Georgia Retail Sales YoY measures the value or volume of goods sold by shops and online retailers in Georgia.
- Importance
- Medium
- Released
- Quarterly
- Next release
Latest figures
The latest release for Q2, published on 3 September 2026, came in at 11.9%, down from 13% the time before.
Over the last 7 releases it ranged from 1.1% to 16.6%, averaging 10.5%; it has been falling for three releases in a row.
| Released | For | Actual | Consensus | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep 2026 | Q2 | 11.9% | – | 13% |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Q1 | 13% | – | 16.6% |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Q4 | 16.6% | – | 11.8% |
| 4 Dec 2025 | Q3 | 11.8% | – | 9.8% |
| 3 Sep 2025 | Q2 | 9.8% | – | 9.1% |
| 4 Jun 2025 | Q1 | 9.1% | – | 1.1% |
| 6 Mar 2025 | Q4 | 1.1% | – | 6.8% |
Why it matters
Retail sales are the most timely measure of household spending, the largest part of the economy. Strong sales support growth and the the local currency; weak sales raise recession worries. In the US the "control group" (without autos, petrol, building materials and food services) feeds directly into GDP.
How it is calculated
the national statistics office surveys retailers on their monthly sales; value figures include price changes, volume figures remove them. Seasonal adjustment removes holiday patterns.
Change (mom) = sales this month ÷ sales last month − 1What changes mean
- Compare value and volume: rising value with falling volume is inflation, not stronger demand.
- Ex-autos and ex-fuel versions remove the most volatile parts.
- Revisions to the previous month can change the picture.
Higher than expected: A stronger figure than expected points to a healthier economy: it usually supports the the local currency and local stocks, and can push bond yields up.
Lower than expected: A weaker figure than expected points to slowing activity: the the local currency tends to soften and markets price in lower rates.
A short history
The US Census Bureau has published monthly retail sales since the 1950s; most countries followed in the post-war decades.
Questions
What is the Georgia Retail Sales YoY?
The Georgia Retail Sales YoY measures the value or volume of goods sold by shops and online retailers in Georgia.
What was the latest Georgia Retail Sales YoY?
11.9% for Q2, published on 3 September 2026.
When is the next Georgia Retail Sales YoY?
On Friday 4 December 2026 at 07:00 UTC.
Educational content only, not investment advice. Figures are the published results as recorded by our calendar; market reactions described are typical, not guaranteed.