Retail sales volume in Sweden remained largely unchanged in July 2026 compared to the previous month, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB). Sällanköpsvaruhandel (specialized retail) saw a 0.4% monthly decline, while dagligvaruhandel (grocery retail) excluding Systembolaget increased by 0.9%. Year-over-year, total retail sales rose 6.2% in July 2026 compared to July 2025, with specialized retail up 8.6% and grocery retail up 5.3% in calendar-adjusted terms. Long-term trends show continued growth in most sub-sectors. SCB noted that seasonal and calendar adjustments indicate a 2.3% increase in retail sales over the three-month period ending July 2026 compared to the previous quarter. Methodological changes in data collection for service sectors took effect in April 2026, using tax declarations for smaller businesses.
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