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German retail sales in October 2025 were 0.3% lower in real terms than in the previous month
According to preliminary figures from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), retail sales in Germany fell by 0.3% in real terms (price-adjusted) and by 0.1% in nominal terms (not price-adjusted) in October 2025 compared to September 2025, after adjusting for calendar and seasonal effects. Compared to October 2024, sales increased by 0.9% in real terms and by 2.2% in nominal terms. In September 2025, following a revision of the preliminary figures, retail sales increased by 0.3% in real terms (preliminary figure: +0.2%) and by 0.1% in nominal terms (preliminary figure confirmed) compared to August 2025. Retail ... (full story)