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2026.06.0106:30:00UTC+00Swiss Retail Sales Growth Accelerates to 1.6% in April, Extending Yearly Gains

Switzerland’s retail sector showed a modest acceleration in April 2026, with year-over-year sales rising 1.6%, up from a 1.3% increase in March 2026. The data, updated on 1 June 2026, indicate a continued positive momentum in consumer spending when compared with the same period a year earlier.

The figures are based on a year-over-year comparison, meaning April’s 1.6% reading reflects how retail sales changed versus April of the previous year, while March’s 1.3% figure is measured against March a year earlier. The incremental improvement suggests that Swiss consumers maintained, and slightly strengthened, their spending patterns into the second quarter of 2026. Investors and policymakers may view the uptick as a sign of steady underlying demand in the Swiss economy, even as global conditions remain uncertain.

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