October 2, 2026
Retail Trade – August 2026
In August 2026, compared to the previous month, retail sales increased both in value (+0,3%) and volume (+0,1%). Food sales increased (+0,8% in value and +0,5% in volume), while non-food sales remained stable in value and decreased slightly in volume (-0,1%).
In the June-August quarter of 2026, retail sales declined in value (-0,3%) and volume (-0,5%). The decline affected both food sales (-0,4% in value and -0,5% in volume) and non-food sales (-0,1% in value and -0,4% in volume).
On a year-over-year basis, in August 2026, retail sales grew by 0,5% in value and decreased by 1,0% in volume. Food sales increased in value (+0,9%) and decreased in volume (-0,4%), as did non-food sales (+0,2% and -1,3%, respectively).
Regarding non-food items, heterogeneous trend changes were observed across product groups. The largest increase was seen in IT, telecommunications, and telephone equipment (+6,7%), while footwear, leather goods, and travel goods recorded the most significant decline (-4,1%).
Compared to August 2025, retail sales are increasing for large-scale distribution (+1,1% in value and +0,1% in volume) and online commerce (+5,4% and +3,6% respectively).
Comment – Retail Trade
In August 2026, after two months of decline, retail sales recorded a moderate increase in value and volume, driven by the positive performance of the food sector.
On a trend basis, there is growth in value for both the food and non-food sectors, while volumes are decreasing.
Considering the distribution format, e-commerce and large-scale distribution are experiencing positive trends, both in terms of value and volume.
