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2026-11-05 14:24:26
[Singapore Retail Sales Up 1.7% YoY in September, Accelerating Growth] ⑴ In September 2026, Singapore's retail sales increased by 1.7% year-on-year, accelerating from the revised 0.8% growth in August. ⑵ Sales growth was particularly strong in computers and telecommunications equipment (16.5%, compared to 11% in August), petrol stations (6.5%, compared to 3.2% in August), and furniture and household appliances (5.3%, compared to 0.7% in August). ⑶ Sales in supermarkets and hypermarkets also rose (2.2%, compared to 1.8% in August), while sales of other goods reversed their decline (3.3%, compared to -4.6% in August). ⑷ In contrast, growth in cosmetics, toiletries, and medical supplies slowed (6.0%, compared to 10.7% in August). ⑸ Meanwhile, sales in mini-supermarkets and convenience stores (-5.6%, compared to -0.3% in August) and eyeglasses and books (-2.5%, compared to -0.5% in August) further declined. (6) After seasonal adjustment, retail sales fell 1.0% month-on-month, with the August data revised down to a 0.9% decline.
