July 2026 retail sales have declined, though the category remains higher year-over-year. Kevin Hincks flags upcoming earnings at Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), and Home Depot (HD) next week as key catalysts for gauging retail demand trends. Net takeaway: near-term softness, but not a clear YoY downshift yet—so near-term sentiment is cautious pending earnings.
July 2026 retail sales have declined, though the category remains higher year-over-year. Kevin Hincks flags upcoming earnings at Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), and Home Depot (HD) next week as key catalysts for gauging retail demand trends. Net takeaway: near-term softness, but not a clear YoY downshift yet—so near-term sentiment is cautious pending earnings.
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