According to preliminary figures from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), retail sales in Germany fell by 0.9% in real terms (price-adjusted) in January 2026 compared to December 2025, after adjusting for calendar and seasonal effects. In nominal terms (not price-adjusted), sales remained unchanged in January 2026, at the same level as the previous month. Compared to January 2025, sales increased by 1.2% in real terms and by 2.5% in nominal terms. In December 2025, retail sales increased by 1.2% in real terms (preliminary figure: +0.1%) and by 1.1% in nominal terms (preliminary figure: -0.1%) compared to ... (full story)