Fiserv Small Business Index Shows YoY Sales Growth in August as Consumers Continue to Spend More on Fewer Visits
Fiserv's Small Business Index for August 2026 shows a 1.3% year-over-year growth in small business sales despite a decline in foot traffic for the tenth consecutive month. Consumers are spending more per visit but making fewer trips. Key sectors like restaurants see mixed results: full-service restaurants report slight sales growth while limited-se…