In June 2026, retail sales declined by 0.1% in value and volume compared to May. Food sales dropped 0.4% in value and 0.5% in volume, while non-food sales rose 0.2% in both metrics. For the second quarter of 2026, retail sales increased 0.6% in value and 0.2% in volume. Food sales grew 0.4% in value but fell 0.2% in volume, while non-food sales rose 0.8% in value and 0.4% in volume. Year-on-year, retail sales grew 3.1% in value and 1.9% in volume. Non-food sales saw stronger growth, with 4.0% in value and 3.1% in volume, while food sales remained stable in volume but rose 1.9% in value. Electronics and IT equipment recorded sharp increases of 14.2% and 12.6% respectively, while footwear and travel goods declined 1.2%. Online retail sales surged 26.7% in value and 28.0% in volume compared to June 2025.
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