Spain’s retail sector gained momentum in May 2026, with year-over-year sales rising 1.3%, up from a 0.8% annual increase recorded in April 2026.
The improvement in May’s retail performance, based on a comparison with the same month a year earlier, points to a modest but strengthening consumer environment. The previous reading for April measured the change versus April of the prior year, while the latest figure compares May 2026 with May 2025.
The data, updated on 29 June 2026, suggests that Spanish households have slightly increased their spending, offering a cautiously positive signal for overall domestic demand as the second quarter progresses.
