FX.co ★ Mexican Retail Sales Beat Expectations in August

Mexico’s retail sales rose 3.3% year-on-year in August 2026, up from 1.8% in July and surpassing market expectations of a 2% increase. The strongest growth came from online channels, printed catalogs, television, and similar platforms (17.6%). This was followed by healthcare products (9.3%); hardware, paint, and glass (8.3%); household appliances, computers, home décor, and second-hand goods (6.2%); and textiles, accessories, footwear, and clothing (5.6%). All surveyed product categories posted sales gains. On a seasonally adjusted month-on-month basis, retail sales increased 1.2%, recovering from a 0.1% decline in July.