Retail sales in the Czech Republic strengthened notably at the start of 2026, with year-on-year growth rising to 3.8% in January. The latest data, updated on 12 March 2026, mark a clear acceleration from December 2025, when retail sales were up 1.8% compared with the same month a year earlier.
The figures are based on a year-over-year comparison: the January 2026 reading measures the change in sales versus January 2025, while the previous figure reflects December 2025 sales compared with December 2024. The improvement suggests a firmer momentum in consumer spending as the new year began, following a more moderate pace of growth at the end of 2025. Investors and analysts will be watching upcoming releases to see whether this stronger trend in Czech retail activity proves sustainable in the months ahead.
