Spain’s retail sector showed stronger momentum in March 2026, with retail sales rising 4.1% year-over-year, compared with a 2.3% increase recorded in February 2026. The latest figures, updated on 28 April 2026, indicate a solid pickup in consumer spending as measured against the same month a year earlier.
The year-over-year comparison means that March’s 4.1% gain reflects how retail activity has changed relative to March of the previous year, while February’s 2.3% figure was calculated against February a year earlier. The acceleration suggests improving demand conditions in Spain’s consumer economy as the first quarter of 2026 draws to a close.
