Retail sector performance showed varied trends in the first half of 2026, according to recent reports detailing company turnover across key sectors. For the month of June 2026, the overall retail industry experienced a notable expansion, with total turnover increasing by 5.8% in real terms compared to June 2025. Within this period, the turnover of food companies showed a modest rise of 0.6%, while non-food product retailers saw their turnover increase by 0.9%.
Conversely, the car fuel retail sector reported a decline, with turnover decreasing by 2.1% year-over-year. Examining the cumulative period from January to June 2026, the overall picture suggests stronger growth in non-essential goods. The turnover of non-food companies significantly increased by 12.5% compared to the corresponding period in 2025.
Food sector turnover also increased during this half-year period, rising by 4.7%. However, the automotive fuel segment continued to see a downturn, with turnover for car fuel retailers decreasing by 6.9% year-on-year. These figures highlight divergent performance across different consumer goods markets.
While the overall retail turnover showed positive momentum in June and for the first half of the year, the energy retail component registered decreases in turnover during both reporting periods. The data indicates that non-food consumption remains a primary driver of increased turnover within the retail landscape.
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