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2026-11-02 16:28:25
[Swiss Retail Sales Rise 1.6% Year-on-Year in September, Slowest in Six Months] ⑴ Swiss retail sales rose 1.6% year-on-year in September 2026, compared to a revised 3.9% increase in August, marking the smallest increase since March. ⑵ This reflects a 0.4% decline in sales of food, beverages, and tobacco products, compared to a 3.6% increase in August, while non-food sales growth slowed to 1.7% from 3.3%. ⑶ Within the non-food category, sales of information and communication technology equipment fell 1.0%, compared to a 0.7% increase in August; sales of other household appliances, textiles, DIY and furniture slowed to 1.1% from 2.0%, and other goods slowed to 2.8% from 5.2%. ⑷ Meanwhile, sales at stalls and markets, mail order, and online retail trade accelerated to 5.0% from 2.9%. ⑸ Retail sales excluding gas stations rose 0.9%, compared to a 3.6% increase in the previous month; sales including gas stations fell 7.7%, compared to an 8.1% decrease in the previous month. (6) After seasonal adjustment, retail sales fell 0.7% month-on-month in September, compared with a revised 0.6% increase in August.
