Chile’s retail sector showed a marked loss of momentum in July 2026, with year-over-year sales growth slowing to 2.2%, down from 5.1% in June 2026. The latest data, updated on 31 August 2026, indicate that the pace of expansion in consumer spending has eased significantly.
Both the current and previous figures are measured on a year-over-year basis, comparing each month’s performance with the same month a year earlier. While June had signaled relatively robust annual growth at 5.1%, the July reading suggests a considerable cooling in retail activity, pointing to more cautious consumer behavior or a moderation after earlier strength in the sector.
