Retail in Germany: increase in sales brings new hope!

Retail in Germany: increase in sales brings new hope!

Wiesbaden, Deutschland - In Germany, retail flourished! The latest figures show a surprising increase in sales in September - a bright spot in cloudy times! According to the Federal Statistical Office, the real sales rose by impressive 1.2 percent compared to the previous month. Nominal, i.e. without considering price increases, even increased the proceeds by 0.6 percent. This gives the dealers a reason for hope, since they finally move up again after a long valley of the tears.

But that's not all! Compared to September 2023, sales have risen by almost four percent of both real and nominal. This is a clear upward trend that is optimistic the retailers. A survey by the IFO Institute shows that the mood in the industry is also brightening up. The retailers rate their current situation somewhat more positively than before. However, the future remains uncertain, because the business expectations for the coming months are hardly changed and remain at a low level.

positive signals in retail

The retailers in Germany breathe open! After months of uncertainty and stagnating sales, the shops finally seem to gain a foothold again. The numbers from Wiesbaden are a strong signal that consumption is slowly but surely absorbed by speed. The hope of sustainable relaxation is tangible, even if the challenges continue to exist. The industry is excited to see whether this positive trend will continue and strengthen in the coming months.