Declin al consumului: Comerțul cu amănuntul a scăzut cu peste 5% în primul semestru

Retail sales in Romania decreased by 5.7% in the first half of 2026 compared to the previous year, driven by declines in non-food, food, and fuel sales. In June 2026, retail sales saw a 0.5% increase from May, but a 5.7% drop compared to June 2025. Adjusted figures showed a 7.3% decline year-on-year, with significant reductions in food and fuel sales.