Retail sales in the Czech Republic, adjusted for working days (WDA), slowed markedly in April 2026, with year-over-year growth easing to 1.60%, down from 4.90% in March 2026. The figures, updated on 5 June 2026, indicate a significant loss of momentum in consumer activity compared with the previous month.
On a year-over-year basis, the “actual” April reading compares retail performance in April 2026 to April 2025, while the previous 4.90% measure reflected the change in March 2026 versus March 2025. The sharp deceleration between March and April suggests that the strong retail dynamics seen earlier in the spring have cooled, signaling a more cautious consumer environment as the second quarter of 2026 unfolds.
