Euro area retail sales up 0.1% in August; July fell 0.6%
Eurostat's first estimate shows euro area retail trade volumes up 0.1% on July in August, and the EU also rose 0.1%. July's euro area fall was 0.6%.
Eurostat's first estimate, published on 6 October 2026, shows euro area retail trade volumes up 0.1% in August from July, seasonally adjusted. The EU figure also rose 0.1%. Retail volume measures the quantity of goods bought, adjusted for prices, so it tracks demand rather than cash spending.
The details
- Euro area: +0.1% on July
- EU: +0.1% on July
- July: the euro area fell 0.6%
Reading it
A rise of 0.1% after a fall of 0.6% is a small move that leaves the level little changed. Retail sales are a consumer indicator, so they matter for the outlook. The ECB, which decides on 29 October, has described the energy shock as not yet fully felt in prices, as its account of the September meeting shows.
For factory output in the same month, see euro area industrial production. For the inflation backdrop, see euro area inflation for September. Live prices: EUR/USD.
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Common questions
How much did euro area retail sales rise in August 2026?
Eurostat's first estimate shows a 0.1% rise on July, seasonally adjusted.
What was the EU retail figure for August 2026?
The EU retail trade volume also rose 0.1% on July.
What is retail trade volume?
It is the quantity of goods bought, adjusted for price changes, so it measures demand rather than the value of spending.
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