Italian retail sales declined by 0.8% month-over-month in December 2025, marking a notable reversal from the 0.5% increase recorded in November 2025. The latest data, updated on 5 February 2026, indicate a weakening in consumer spending at the end of the year.
On a month-over-month basis, the current reading compares the change in December 2025 to November 2025, while the previous figure reflects the change in November relative to October. The swing from positive to negative territory suggests a cooling in retail activity after a relatively stronger November, underscoring a more cautious consumer environment as the year closed.
