Greece’s retail sector posted a strong acceleration in July, with year-over-year sales growth rising to 5.2%, up from 1.9% in June 2026. The latest data, updated on 30 September 2026, highlight a notable improvement in consumer activity at the start of the summer tourism season.
Both the current and previous figures are calculated on a year-over-year basis, comparing each month’s performance with the same month a year earlier. The pickup from June’s 1.9% to July’s 5.2% suggests a strengthening in underlying demand, which could provide support to Greece’s broader economic outlook if the trend continues into the second half of the year.
