Retail sales in the Czech Republic strengthened notably in March 2026, with year-on-year growth accelerating to 5.9%, up from 3.7% recorded in February 2026. The figures, updated on 11 May 2026, highlight a continued improvement in consumer activity compared with the same period a year earlier.
Both the March and February readings are measured on a year-over-year basis, comparing each month’s performance to the corresponding month of the previous year. The pick-up from 3.7% to 5.9% suggests that consumer demand gained momentum as the first quarter progressed, indicating a firmer underpinning for domestic consumption within the Czech economy.
