Scădere pentru retail - Cifra de afaceri din comerţul cu amănuntul a scăzut cu 5% în primele opt luni (date INS) - Economica.net

Retail sales in Romania decreased by 5% in the first eight months of 2026 compared to the previous year, driven by lower sales of non-food, food products, and fuels. Adjusted figures show a 5.1% decline in retail trade, excluding vehicles. In August 2026, retail sales rose by 0.5% from July, mainly due to increased sales of non-food items and food products. Year-on-year, retail sales in August 2026 grew by 0.9%, supported by a rise in non-food and fuel sales, while food product sales fell. Adjusted figures indicate a slight increase of 0.1% compared to August 2025, with mixed results across categories.