NRSInsights’ July 2026 Retail Same-Store Sales Report

Rhea-AI Summary

IDT (NYSE: IDT) subsidiary NRSInsights reported July 2026 retail same-store sales for the National Retail Solutions POS network. Same-store sales rose 3.3% year-over-year, while units sold fell 0.7% and baskets (transactions) per store declined 1.1%, all on a per-calendar-day basis.

Compared to June 2026, July same-store sales increased 0.2%, units sold decreased 0.5%, and baskets decreased 1.0%. For the three months ended July 31, 2026, same-store sales rose 3.2% versus the prior year period. The dollar-weighted average price of the top 500 items increased 1.7% year-over-year, versus a 1.3% increase in June, which NRS characterizes as relatively subdued inflation.

Prepared cocktails and wine-based cocktails led category growth, while coconut water, sparkling water, and non-alcoholic beer outpaced soft drinks. During July, NRS terminals processed $2.4 billion in sales across 155 million transactions through approximately 40,400 active terminals serving about 34,700 independent retailers nationwide.

Positive

• Same-store sales +3.3% year-over-year in July 2026
• Three-month same-store sales +3.2% vs year-ago period ended July 31, 2026
• Average prices +1.7% YoY on top 500 items, indicating modest reported inflation
• $2.4 billion in July 2026 sales across 155 million transactions on NRS terminals

Negative

• Units sold −0.7% year-over-year in July 2026
• Baskets (transactions) per store −1.1% year-over-year in July 2026
• Month-over-month baskets −1.0% in July 2026 versus June 2026

Market Context

The June 2026 same-store sales report was followed by a 2.48% 24-hour price reaction, providing a re...

Analysis

The June 2026 same-store sales report was followed by a 2.48% 24-hour price reaction, providing a recent comparator. This release paired sales growth with lower units and baskets; recent insider activity was net selling.

Key Figures

Same-store sales growth: 3.3% year-over-year Three-month same-store sales growth: 3.2% Units sold: -0.7% year-over-year +4 more

7 metrics

Same-store sales growth 3.3% year-over-year July 2026 versus July 2025

Three-month same-store sales growth 3.2% Three months ended July 31, 2026 versus prior-year period

Units sold -0.7% year-over-year July 2026 versus July 2025

Baskets per store -1.1% year-over-year July 2026 versus July 2025

Average price increase 1.7% year-over-year Dollar-weighted top 500 items in July 2026

NRS terminal sales $2.4 billion Sales processed during July 2026

Transactions processed 155 million transactions NRS terminals during July 2026

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jul 13 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jul 13	Recognition announcement	Positive	+0.5%	BOSS Money ranked the leading digital cross-border transfer provider for 2026
Jul 06	June sales report	Positive	+2.5%	Same-store sales rose while units and baskets declined
Jun 10	Investor presentation	Neutral	-1.1%	Investor presentation announcement preceded a negative 24-hour reaction
Jun 03	3Q26 earnings report	Positive	+2.9%	Revenue, profit, and EBITDA growth accompanied raised full-year guidance
Jun 03	May sales report	Positive	-2.5%	Same-store sales and units increased, but baskets declined

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Monthly NRSInsights reports produced mixed reactions, with the June report followed by a 2.48% gain and the May report followed by a 2.49% decline.

Key Terms

same-store sales, point-of-sale, consumer packaged goods

3 terms

same-store sales financial

"July same-store sales increased 3.3% year-over-year"

Same-store sales measure the revenue generated by stores that have been open for a certain period, typically a year, comparing their sales over different time frames. It helps assess whether a business is growing due to increased customer activity at existing locations rather than new stores. For investors, this figure indicates the health and performance of a company's core operations, independent of expansion efforts.

point-of-sale technical

"sales data and analytics drawn from retail transactions processed through the"

The point-of-sale is the place and moment where a customer completes a purchase — think of the checkout counter, card reader, or online checkout page. It includes the hardware and software that record the sale, accept payment, and update inventory and sales records. Investors care because POS systems drive revenue collection, customer data, and operational efficiency; outages, fees, or weak data from POS can directly affect sales, margins and forecasts.

consumer packaged goods financial

"Consumer packaged goods (CPG) suppliers, brokers, analytics firms, and advertisers"

Everyday items that people buy frequently and replace often—such as food, beverages, toiletries, and household cleaners—sold in ready-to-purchase packaging at stores or online. Investors care because these goods tend to have steady demand and predictable sales, so brand strength, pricing power, distribution and supply-chain efficiency determine profitability; thinking of them like staples in a household pantry helps explain their steady, often defensive role in a portfolio.

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July same-store sales increased 3.3% year-over-year
The average price paid for the top 500 items in July increased 1.7% year-over-year

NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NRSInsights, a provider of sales data and analytics drawn from retail transactions processed through the National Retail Solutions (NRS) point-of-sale (POS) platform, today announced comparative retail same-store sales results for July 2026.

As of July 31, 2026, the NRS retail network comprised approximately 40,400 active terminals nationwide, scanning purchases at approximately 34,700 independent retailers, including convenience stores, bodegas, liquor stores, grocers, and tobacco and sundries sellers, predominantly serving urban consumers.

July Highlights

(Same-store sales, unit sales, transactions, and average price data refer to July 2026 and are compared to July 2025 unless otherwise noted. All comparisons are provided on a “per calendar day” basis to remove from consideration variability in the number of days per month or three-month period.)

• SALES
  • Same-store sales increased 3.3% year-over-year. In the previous month (June 2026), same-store sales increased 3.4% year-over-year.
    
  •  Same-store sales increased 0.2% compared to the previous month (June 2026). Same-store sales in June 2026 decreased 0.6% compared to the previous month (May 2026).
  • For the three months ended July 31, 2026, same-store sales increased 3.2% compared to the corresponding three months a year ago.

• UNITS SOLD
  • Units sold decreased 0.7% year-over-year. In the previous month (June 2026), units sold decreased 1.5% year over year.
  • Units sold decreased 0.5% compared to the previous month (June 2026). Units sold in June 2026 decreased 1.3% compared to the previous month (May 2026).
• BASKETS (TRANSACTIONS) PER STORE
  • Baskets decreased 1.1% year-over-year. In the previous month (June 2026), baskets decreased 0.4% year-over-year.
  • Baskets decreased 1.0% compared to the previous month (June 2026). Baskets in June 2026 increased 0.8% compared to the previous month (May 2026).
• AVERAGE PRICES
  • A dollar-weighted average of prices for the top 500 items purchased in July 2026 increased 1.7% year-over-year, compared to the 1.3% year-over-year increase in June 2026.

Commentary from Brandon Thurber (VP, Data Sales & Client Success at NRS)

“Same-store sales in July 2026 increased 3.3% compared to July 2025, even as the numbers of units and baskets sold decreased. The year-over-year same-store sales increase was powered by increased sales of relatively high unit cost categories such as prepared cocktails relative to lower unit cost categories, such as soft drinks, the sales of which have been stagnating. Our measure of inflation remained relatively subdued at 1.7%.

“The prepared cocktails and wine-based cocktails again posted out-sized year-over-year gains to lead growth. Hydration and refreshment categories also outperformed, with coconut water, sparkling water and non-alcoholic beer again outpacing soft drinks.  

Regionally, sales in the Raleigh-Durham metro area once again outpaced the nation, with Detroit and Chicago highlighting continued strength in the Great Lakes region.”

NRSInsights Reports

The NRSInsights monthly Retail Same-Store Sales Reports are intended to provide timely topline data reflective of sales at NRS’ network of independent, predominantly urban, retail stores.  

Same-store data comparisons of July 2026 with July 2025 are derived from approximately 251 million transactions processed through the approximately 26,100 stores on the NRS network that scanned transactions in both months. Same-store data comparisons of July 2026 with June 2026 are derived from approximately 300 million transactions processed through approximately 33,700 stores.

Same-store data comparisons for the three months ended July 31, 2026 with the year-ago three months are derived from approximately 724 million transactions processed through stores that scanned transactions in both three-month periods.

NRS POS Platform

The NRS platform predominantly serves small-format, independent, retail stores nationwide including convenience stores, bodegas, liquor stores, grocers, and tobacco and sundries sellers. These independent retailers operate in all 50 states and the District of Colombia, including 206 of the 210 designated market areas (DMAs) in the United States, and in several Canadian markets. During July 2026, NRS’ POS terminals processed $2.4 billion in sales across 155 million transactions.

About National Retail Solutions (NRS):

National Retail Solutions operates a leading point-of-sale (POS) terminal-based platform and digital payment processing service for independent retailers nationwide. Retailers utilize NRS offerings to process transactions, effectively manage their businesses, and integrate with leading online order and delivery platforms. Consumer packaged goods (CPG) suppliers, brokers, analytics firms, and advertisers access the terminal’s digital display network to reach these retailers’ predominantly urban, multi-cultural shopper base, and to harness transaction data-based learnings to identify growth opportunities and measure both execution and returns on marketing investment. NRS is a subsidiary of IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT).

All statements above that are not purely about historical facts, including, but not limited to, those in which we use the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “target” and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these forward-looking statements represent our current judgment of what may happen in the future, actual results may differ materially from the results expressed or implied by these statements due to numerous important factors. Our filings with the SEC provide detailed information on such statements and risks, and should be consulted along with this release. To the extent permitted under applicable law, IDT assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

NRSInsights Contact:

Brandon Thurber
VP, Data Sales & Client Success at NRS
National Retail Solutions
Brandon.Thurber@nrsplus.com

IDT Corporation Contact:

Bill Ulrey
william.ulrey@idt.net

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FAQ

How did NRSInsights same-store sales trend in July 2026 for IDT (NYSE: IDT)?

NRSInsights reported July 2026 same-store sales up 3.3% year-over-year on a per-calendar-day basis. According to NRS, this growth occurred despite declines in units sold and basket counts, helped by stronger sales in higher-priced categories like prepared and wine-based cocktails.

What happened to units sold and basket counts in NRSInsights July 2026 report for IDT?

Units sold decreased 0.7% and baskets per store fell 1.1% year-over-year in July 2026. According to NRS, July also saw month-over-month declines of 0.5% in units sold and 1.0% in baskets compared with June 2026.

What inflation level did NRSInsights report for July 2026 in the IDT network?

NRSInsights reported a 1.7% year-over-year increase in the dollar-weighted average price of the top 500 items in July 2026. According to NRS, this followed a 1.3% increase in June 2026 and was described as relatively subdued inflation.

Which product categories drove growth in NRSInsights July 2026 data linked to IDT?

Prepared cocktails and wine-based cocktails posted the strongest year-over-year gains in July 2026. According to NRS, hydration and refreshment categories like coconut water, sparkling water, and non-alcoholic beer also outperformed, again outpacing soft drink sales within the reported network.

How many transactions and sales volume did the NRS POS network process in July 2026?

In July 2026, the NRS POS platform processed about $2.4 billion in sales across 155 million transactions. According to NRS, this activity flowed through approximately 40,400 active terminals serving roughly 34,700 independent retailers nationwide.

What are the three-month same-store sales results through July 31, 2026 for NRSInsights?

For the three months ended July 31, 2026, NRSInsights same-store sales rose 3.2% versus the same period a year earlier. According to NRS, this comparison is based on about 724 million transactions at stores that scanned in both three-month periods.