Latvia’s retail sales showed a solid rebound at the start of 2026, rising 2.70% month-over-month in January, according to data updated on 27 February 2026. The improvement follows a 0.80% month-on-month decline in December 2025, marking a clear turnaround in short-term consumer activity.
The current figure compares the change in January retail sales to December 2025, while the previous indicator reflected December’s performance versus November 2025. The shift from a negative 0.80% reading to a positive 2.70% suggests a strengthening in consumer demand and points to a more supportive backdrop for Latvia’s domestic trade sector as the year begins.
