FX.co ★ Portugal Retail Sales Maintain Solid Growth

In February 2025, retail sales in Portugal experienced a 5% year-on-year increase, building on a revised 5.5% rise in January, showcasing robust growth. Both the food, beverages, and tobacco sector, which increased by 6.1% compared to 7.6% in January, and non-food products, which grew by 4.3% compared to 4% previously, contributed to this upward trend. On a month-to-month basis, retail sales remained stable, following a revised 0.2% increase in the preceding month.