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01.09.202606:00:00UTC+00German Retail Sales Slump Deepens in July, Pointing to Weaker Consumer Demand

Germany’s retail sector showed a sharp deterioration in July, with year-over-year sales falling more steeply and signaling growing pressure on consumer demand in Europe’s largest economy.

According to the latest data updated on 1 September 2026, German retail sales dropped by 2.5% year-over-year in July 2026. This marks a significant weakening from June 2026, when the indicator stood at -0.2% compared with the same month a year earlier. The figures compare each month’s performance to its level a year before, highlighting a clear downtrend in consumer activity.

The deepening decline suggests that German households are either tightening their spending or shifting consumption patterns in ways that weigh on traditional retail. The July data will likely reinforce concerns about domestic demand as a key driver of German economic growth in the second half of 2026.

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