Mexico’s retail sector showed renewed momentum in August 2026, with year-over-year sales growth rising to 3.3%, up from 1.8% in July 2026. The latest data, updated on 21 October 2026, indicate a solid acceleration in consumer activity compared with the same month a year earlier.
The figures are calculated on a year-over-year basis, meaning August’s 3.3% reading reflects the change in retail sales versus August of the previous year, while July’s 1.8% represented the change versus July a year earlier. The pickup suggests Mexican consumers increased their spending pace as summer progressed, potentially signaling improving confidence or stronger underlying demand heading into the latter part of 2026.