Mexico's retail sector experienced a noticeable slowdown in February 2025, with retail sales increment stagnating to just 0.2%, according to data updated on April 23, 2025. This marks a deceleration from January's relatively robust 0.6% growth, suggesting a tapering of consumer spending momentum.
The month-over-month analysis indicates that while there remained a positive trajectory—avoiding contraction—growth has significantly cooled. The previous month's data revealed a 0.6% increase when January sales were compared to December, reflecting a stronger consumer appetite at the year's outset. The current figures, however, depict a market navigating through potential challenges such as inflation, fluctuating consumer confidence, or external economic pressures affecting purchasing power.
As stakeholders consider these developments, there is a burgeoning need for economic strategies that bolster consumer spending and sustain retail growth. With the retail performance now softening, analysts and policymakers will be watching closely to understand the underlying factors and potentially recalibrate economic policies that drive resilience in Mexico's retail sector.
