Czech retail trade showed a strong acceleration in May 2026, with the working day adjusted (WDA) indicator rising to 4.70% year-over-year, according to data updated on 7 July 2026. This marks a significant improvement from April 2026, when the same indicator stood at 1.60% year-over-year.
The figures compare the change in retail activity in each month with the same month a year earlier. The jump from April’s modest 1.60% annual growth to May’s 4.70% suggests a notable strengthening in consumer spending momentum in the Czech Republic as the second quarter of 2026 progressed. Investors and analysts will be watching upcoming releases closely to see whether this robust pace of retail expansion can be sustained in the months ahead.
