FX.co ★ Greek Retail Sales Growth Eases Slightly in January, Year-on-Year Pace Slips to 4.5%

Greek retail sales growth moderated at the start of 2026, with the year-on-year increase easing to 4.5% in January, down from a revised 4.7% annual rise in December 2025. The latest data, updated on 31 March 2026, show that while consumer spending continued to expand compared with a year earlier, the pace of growth lost some momentum.

Both the current and previous readings are based on year-over-year comparisons, measuring the change in retail sales for each month against the same month a year before. The January 2026 figure thus reflects how retail activity has evolved over the past 12 months, indicating that Greece’s retail sector remains in expansion territory despite the slight slowdown from December’s performance. Investors and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases to see whether this deceleration marks the start of a broader cooling in consumer demand or a temporary pause after recent gains.