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Italian Retail Sales Decline Deepens in March, With Year-on-Year Drops Across Sectors

Istat reports a 2.8% annual fall in retail sales, with food and non-food categories both hit, as industry groups urge government action to stabilize the sector.

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Overview

  • March 2025 retail sales in Italy fell by 0.5% month-on-month in both value and volume, according to Istat data.
  • Year-on-year, sales dropped 2.8% in value and 4.2% in volume, with food seeing sharper declines than non-food items.
  • All retail distribution channels reported declines for the second consecutive month, including large-scale stores, small stores, non-store retail, and e-commerce.
  • Perfumery and pharmaceutical products were the only segments to show year-on-year growth, with increases of 1.8% and 0.6% respectively.
  • Trade associations and consumer groups are calling for targeted government measures to address falling consumer confidence and support struggling businesses.