Consumul, tot pe minus: În primele șapte luni ale anului afacerile din comerț au scăzut cu 5,8%

Consumer spending shows weakness, with retail sales declining by 5.8% in the first seven months of 2026 compared to 2025. The most significant drop was in non-food sales, which fell by 7.2%. Despite a monthly increase of 7% in July compared to June, retail sales decreased by 6.2% compared to July 2025. Adjusted figures also reflect a decline of 5.8% for the same period. Fuel sales saw a slight increase, while food and non-food sales continued to decline. Overall, the retail sector is experiencing a downturn across all major segments.