Italy’s retail sales rose modestly in April 2025, according to the country’s national statistics agency, Istat. On a monthly basis, retail sales increased by 0.7 per cent in value and 0.5 per cent in volume.
In the three months to April, however, growth was subdued, with sales edging up by just 0.1 per cent in value and dipping 0.4 per cent in volume compared to the previous three-month period.
Year-on-year (YoY), April retail sales posted more robust growth—up 3.7 per cent in value and 1.9 per cent in volume. Large-scale distribution was the primary driver, rising 6.8 per cent compared to April 2024. Small-scale distribution also improved slightly, up 0.9 per cent.
In contrast, non-store and online sales declined by 0.1 per cent and 0.7 per cent, respectively.
Despite the overall uptick, non-food product categories struggled. Sales of shoes, leather goods, and travel items dropped 3.9 per cent YoY.
Italy’s retail sales rose 0.7 per cent in value and 0.5 per cent in volume in April 2025.
Compared to the previous three months, growth was limited—up 0.1 per cent in value and down 0.4 per cent in volume.
Year-on-year, sales rose 3.7 per cent in value and 1.9 per cent in volume.
Large-scale distribution surged, but non-store and online sales fell.
Non-food sectors saw declines.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)