Small Business Sales Rise 2.3% in October, Strongest Gain Since July 2025, Fiserv Says

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Fiserv's October 2026 Small Business Index showed sales rising 2.3% year over year, the strongest gain since July 2025.
The index reached 146, with sales up 0.3% month over month as purchase activity improved.
Average spending per transaction rose 3.5% year over year; foot traffic fell 1.2%, the smallest decline since February 2026.
Gasoline station sales surged 23.2% year over year, driven by a 22.3% increase in average transaction value.
Retail sales increased 1.9% year over year, while restaurant sales slipped 0.5% as transactions remained under pressure.

Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Fiserv Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: 202611031500PRIMZONEFULLFEED9869122) on November 03, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.

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Small Business Sales Rise 2.3% in October, Strongest Gain Since July 2025, Fiserv Says

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