NRSInsights’ August 2025 Retail Same-Store Sales Report

Core Insights - August same-store sales increased by 8.3% year-over-year, marking the largest increase in over two years [1][5] - The average price for the top 500 items rose by 3.0% year-over-year, indicating a higher inflation rate compared to previous months [1][12] Sales Performance - Same-store sales rose 3.4% compared to July 2025, which had a 5.8% increase year-over-year [5][6] - For the three months ending August 31, 2025, same-store sales increased by 5.6% compared to the same period last year [6] - Units sold increased by 4.3% year-over-year, with a 1.8% increase compared to the previous month [6] - Baskets per store increased by 2.6% year-over-year, reflecting a 2.2% increase from the previous month [6] Transaction Data - The NRS retail network had approximately 37,100 active terminals as of August 31, 2025, processing transactions at around 32,200 independent retailers [2] - During August 2025, NRS' POS terminals processed $2.2 billion in sales, an 18% increase year-over-year [16] Market Commentary - The growth in sales was attributed to more frequent shopping trips and larger basket sizes, with transactions rising by 2.6% [11] - Consumers are increasingly turning to local independent retailers for key categories such as cigarettes, prepared cocktails, and beer [12]