FX.co ★ Denmark Retail Sales Accelerates in July

Retail sales in Denmark increased by 6.7% year-on-year in July 2026, up from a 4.6% rise in June and representing the strongest expansion since March 2026. Growth accelerated in several categories, including consumer electronics (17.1% vs 16.5% in June); household equipment, furniture, and building materials (11.8% vs 9.3%); supermarkets, department stores, and specialized grocery stores (3.9% vs 1.6%); cultural and leisure products (16.7% vs 14.5%); and pharmaceuticals and personal care products (6.8% vs 4.8%). In addition, the decline in sales at liquid fuel filling stations eased (-14.7% vs -17.1%). By contrast, growth slowed for clothing, footwear, and jewelry (12.2% vs 12.6%) and for second-hand goods (10.3% vs 12.0%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, retail sales rose by 1.3%, quickening from a revised 0.2% increase in the previous month.