Retail sales in the Netherlands strengthened in September 2026, with year-over-year growth rising to 3.3%, up from 2.8% in August 2026. The latest data, updated on 2 November 2026, indicate a mild acceleration in consumer spending momentum as the sector continues to expand compared with the same period a year earlier.
On a year-over-year basis, September’s figure confirms that the Dutch retail sector is improving at a slightly faster pace than in late summer. The current reading reflects the change in sales compared with September of the previous year, while August’s 2.8% growth was measured against August a year earlier.
The pickup in annual retail growth suggests a firmer demand backdrop heading into the final quarter of 2026, with the sector showing resilience on a yearly comparison despite broader global economic uncertainties.