Retail sales grow 0.9% in the 3rd quarter

In the third quarter of 2026, retail sales in commerce grew by 0.9%, showing a slowdown compared to the previous quarter. September saw a negative year-on-year variation of 0.3% in the volume of business, a decrease of 2.0 percentage points from August. Wholesale sales shifted from a 1.8% increase in August to a 1.7% decrease in September. The automotive sector experienced a growth of 3.3%, while retail commerce grew by only 0.1%. Monthly indices showed a total decline of 1.9%, with retail commerce down by 1.0%. Employment, wages, and hours worked in September had year-on-year variations of 0.7%, 6.2%, and 0.8%, respectively.