Brazil Retail Sales Miss Forecasts

2026-10-15 12:16 By Isabela Couto 1 min. read

Brazilian retail sales volume rose 0.1% month-over-month in August 2026, following a 0.8% decline in July and falling short of forecasts for a 0.7% increase.

Six of the eight retail categories surveyed recorded gains.

Office equipment and supplies, computers and communications equipment posted the strongest increase, rising 6.3%, followed by other personal and household goods (+1.4%) and fuels and lubricants (+1.1%).

Pharmaceutical, medical, orthopedic and perfumery products rose 0.7%, fabrics, apparel and footwear increased 0.6%, and books, newspapers, magazines and stationery edged up 0.2%.

In contrast, furniture and household appliances fell 4.2%, while hypermarkets, supermarkets, food, beverages and tobacco declined 0.3%.

Extended retail sales, which include vehicles, motorcycles, parts and accessories, construction materials, and specialized wholesale trade in food, beverages and tobacco, fell 0.2%.

Year-over-year, retail sales rose 0.4%, slowing from a 1.3% increase in July.



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