Retail sales slip 3.2% in April

Retail sales slip 3.2% in April

Retail sales volume fell 3.2 per cent in April, the first decline in six months, the Department of Statistics reported. The sector to see the largest year-over-year sales drop was building materials s...

Retail Sales Decreased 3.2% In April 2026

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation, the overall volume of retail sales decreased 3.2% in April 2026 compared to April 2025, according to the Ministry of Economy and Labour’s Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the April 2026 Retail Sales Index publication. “April’s […]