05.11.202509:17:16UTC+00Italy Retail Sales Fall 0.5% in September

In September 2025, retail sales in Italy experienced a month-on-month decline of 0.5%, following a revised decrease of 0.2% in August. This downturn contradicted market expectations of a 0.1% rise. Sales shrank in both the food sector, declining by 0.4%, compared to no change in August, and in non-food products, which fell by 0.5% against a 0.2% drop in the previous month. Annually, retail trade posted a 0.5% increase, slightly down from an adjusted 0.6% growth in August. This deceleration was attributed to a slowdown in food sales growth, which edged down to 1.5% from 1.7%, and a further decrease in non-food sales, which contracted 0.4% compared to a 0.1% dip. Within the non-food category, perfumery and personal care products emerged as the standout performers, with a 4.0% uptick. In contrast, the most significant declines were recorded in the categories of footwear, leather goods, and travel goods, which plummeted by 5.7%, alongside clothing and furs, which fell by 5.2%.