Family Office Briefing on research byMarcus & Millichap·May 20, 2026
Retail Sales - May 2026
This report analyzes retail sales trends and consumer behavior in April 2026.
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Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Core Retail Sales Year-Over-Year Increase | 4.9% |
| Core Retail Sales Monthly Increase | 0.5% |
| E-commerce Share of Core Retail Sales | 24.7% |
| Vacancy Rate for 25,000- to 100,000-square-foot Warehouses | 5.7% |
| Grocery Store Vacancy Rate | 2.6% |
| Quick-Service Restaurant Vacancy Rate | 1.5% |
Metrics extracted from the source report and independently fact-checked. Method →
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