Mexico’s retail sector weakened in May 2026, with month-over-month sales declining by 0.6%, according to data updated on 21 July 2026. The drop marks a reversal from April 2026, when retail sales had risen by 0.8% compared with March.
The latest figure, measured on a month-over-month basis, indicates that consumer activity cooled after a solid performance in the previous period. While April’s increase suggested some momentum in household spending, May’s contraction underscores a more fragile retail environment, highlighting the month-to-month volatility in domestic demand.
The comparison shows that “Actual” reflects the change in May relative to April, while “Previous” captured April’s gain over March. The shift from 0.8% growth to a 0.6% decline suggests that any emerging strength in consumer spending may be uneven, leaving retailers and policymakers watching coming months closely for clearer signs of trend direction.
