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2026.11.0207:30:00UTC+00Swiss Retail Sales Growth Cools Sharply to 1.6% in September

Switzerland’s retail sector lost momentum in September 2026, with year-over-year sales growth slowing to 1.6%, down from a revised 3.9% in August 2026. The latest figures, released on 02 November 2026, highlight a notable deceleration in consumer spending compared with late summer.

Both the current and previous readings are based on annual comparisons: September 2026 retail activity is measured against September 2025, while August 2026 figures were compared with August 2025. The sharp slowdown suggests that the strong pace seen in August was not sustained into the autumn period, potentially signaling increased caution among Swiss consumers or the fading impact of earlier supportive factors.

Market participants and analysts are likely to watch upcoming data closely to determine whether September’s weaker reading marks the start of a broader cooling trend in Swiss retail demand or a temporary pause following August’s stronger performance.

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