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2025-10-31 16:13:24
[Swiss Retail Sales in September Exceed Expectations] ⑴ Swiss retail sales in September 2025 increased by 1.5% year-on-year, far exceeding market expectations of a 0.3% increase. ⑵ This represents a significant improvement from the previously revised upward-revised 0.4% decline, with sales of information and communication equipment increasing by 19.9%. ⑶ Food, beverage, and tobacco sales increased by 1.3%, while non-food product sales increased by 2.5%. ⑷ Online and mail-order sales increased by 3.5%, and the decline in cultural and recreational goods narrowed to 1.4%. ⑸ Gas station sales decreased by 0.5%, and sales of home appliances and furniture decreased by 0.3%. ⑹ After seasonal adjustment, retail sales in September increased by 0.6% month-on-month, and retail activity excluding fuel increased by 2% year-on-year.
