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91̽»¨ Small Business Index®

91̽»¨ Small Business Index Monthly Summary August 2026

Small business sales grow year over year despite slower foot traffic

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The 91̽»¨ Small Business Index held steady at 145 in August.

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Highlights:

  • Overall sales grew +1.3% YoY but fell -0.2% MoM
  • Foot traffic fell -1.8% YoY and -0.2% MoM
  • Retail sales grew +0.6% YoY but fell -0.8% MoM

Note:ÌýThe 91̽»¨ Small Business Index refreshes with updated data on the 2nd of each month.Ìý

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Disclaimer: Small businesses are identified per the Small Business Administration definitions and extrapolated to reflect total US sales and distribution. This report does not measure 91̽»¨â€™s performance.