Greek retail sales growth slowed markedly in June 2026, rising 1.9% year-over-year compared with a 6.8% increase in May 2026, according to data updated on 31 August 2026. The figures are measured on a year-over-year basis, comparing each month’s performance with the same month a year earlier.
The sharp deceleration suggests that the strong momentum seen in May has eased, pointing to a potential cooling in consumer demand or a normalization after a period of more robust growth. While retail activity continued to expand in June, the significantly lower growth rate underscores a more cautious spending environment heading into the second half of the year.
