Swedish retail sales moved back into positive territory in June 2026, rising 1.0% month-over-month, according to data updated on 30 July 2026. The increase marks a clear turnaround from May 2026, when retail sales slipped by 0.1% compared with April.
The latest figure suggests a modest recovery in consumer spending after the slight pullback in May. On a month-over-month basis, the June result reflects a stronger pace of activity, with retailers seeing improved demand versus the previous month’s contraction. With the June rebound, analysts and market participants will be watching upcoming data to see whether this marks the start of a more sustained uptrend in Swedish consumer activity.
