FX.co ★ Italian Retail Sales Accelerate to 1.6% in September, Up from 0.5% in August

Italian retail sales posted a solid year-over-year gain in September 2026, with the indicator rising 1.6% compared to the same month a year earlier. The latest data, updated on 05 November 2026, mark a notable acceleration from August 2026, when retail sales were up 0.5% on an annual basis.

The figures, measured on a Year-over-Year basis, show that momentum strengthened as the comparison of September 2026 to September 2025 outpaced the August 2026 versus August 2025 performance. This pickup suggests improving consumer activity in Italy’s retail sector as the third quarter drew to a close.