Retail turnover up by 3.8 percent in September

The figures for retail turnover have been adjusted for calendar days in September, because more is sold on certain days of the week than on other days. Without such an adjustment, retail turnover in September 2025 would have been over 5 percent higher than the previous year.

Turnover in non-food sector up by almost 4 percent

Turnover in the non-food sector was up by 3.7 percent in September, year on year. Sales volume (turnover adjusted for price changes) was up by 1.9 percent on September 2024.

Shops selling home furnishings, clothes shops, chemists and shops selling DIY products (including kitchens and flooring) saw year-on-year turnover growth in September 2025. Shops selling recreational goods, shops selling consumer electronics and white goods and those selling footwear and leather products recorded a decrease in turnover, however.

Turnover in food sector up by over 4 percent

Turnover in shops selling food, beverages and tobacco was up by 4.1 percent in September, year on year. Sales volume was 0.6 percent higher. Turnover in supermarkets was up by 4.8 percent, while turnover in specialty shops was down by 0.2 percent.

Online turnover over 6 percent higher

Turnover among online retailers was up by 6.0 percent in September, year on year. Online retailers (whose core activity is selling goods and services over the internet) recorded an increase in turnover of 7.0 percent. Multi-channel retailers (retailers selling goods and services over the internet as a secondary activity) saw a 4.5 percent increase in their online sales.

Online turnover for food and personal care products, consumer electronics and other non-food products was higher in September 2025, year on year. Online turnover for clothing and fashion items was lower, however.