THE Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) It was reported this Wednesday (15) that the volume of retail sales registered a monthly increase of 0.6% in February, in the seasonally adjusted series, compared to an increase of 0.4% in January. In relation to the same month of 2025, the sector's sales volume grew by 0.2%. Year-to-date, the retail sector's sales volume has accumulated an increase of 1.5%; in the last 12 months, 1.4%. In the expanded retail trade, which includes vehicles, motorcycles, parts and pieces, construction materials and specialized wholesale of food products, beverages and tobacco, the sales volume grew by 1.0% from January to February. Compared to the same month of 2025, however, there was a negative variation of 2.2%.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.