Lithuania’s retail sector showed a moderate loss of momentum in August 2026, with year-over-year sales growth slowing to 4.7%, down from 5.2% in July 2026. The latest data, updated on 28 September 2026, indicate that while consumer activity remains in positive territory, the pace of expansion has softened slightly.
Both the current and previous figures are measured on a year-over-year basis, comparing each month’s performance with the same period a year earlier. The latest reading suggests that Lithuanian retailers are still benefiting from solid demand, but the marginal deceleration in August could point to more measured consumer spending as the year progresses.