Retail sales in Sweden increased by 1.0% in June 2026 compared to May 2026 in seasonally and calendar-adjusted terms. Specialty goods sales rose 1.4%, while everyday goods (excluding Systembolaget) grew by 0.4%. Over the three months ending June 2026, total retail sales were 2.3% higher than in the previous quarter. Year-over-year, June 2026 saw a 6.6% increase in total retail sales, with specialty goods up 8.0% and everyday goods rising 5.3% in calendar-adjusted terms. In fixed prices, sales grew 8.2% for total retail, 9.8% for specialty goods, and 6.3% for everyday goods. SCB introduced a new data collection method in April 2026, using VAT declarations for smaller service sector businesses to improve efficiency and reduce reporting burdens.
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