Retail turnover up by almost 4 percent in August

The figures for retail turnover have been adjusted for calendar days in August, because more is sold on certain days of the week than on other days. Without such an adjustment, retail turnover in August 2025 would have been almost 2 percent higher than one year previously.

Turnover in non-food sector up by over 3 percent

Turnover in the non-food sector was up by 3.4 percent in August, year on year. Sales volume (turnover adjusted for price changes) was up by 2.0 percent on August 2024.
Shops selling recreational goods, clothes shops, shops selling home furnishings, chemists and shops selling footwear and leather products saw year-on-year turnover growth in August 2025. Shops selling DIY products (including kitchens and flooring) and those selling consumer electronics and white goods recorded a decrease in turnover, however.

Turnover in food sector up by nearly 4 percent

Turnover in shops selling food, beverages and tobacco was up by 3.9 percent in August, year on year. Sales volume was 0.3 percent higher. Turnover in supermarkets was up by 4.6 percent, while turnover in specialty shops was down by 0.6 percent.

Online turnover over 6 percent higher

Turnover among online retailers was up by 6.4 percent in August, year on year. Online retailers (whose core activity is selling goods and services over the internet) recorded an increase in turnover of 7.8 percent. Multi-channel retailers (retailers selling goods and services over the internet as a secondary activity) saw a 4.3 percent increase in their online sales.

Online turnover for food and personal care products, consumer electronics, other non-food products and for clothing and fashion items was higher in August 2025 than it was one year previously.