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    German Retail Sales Inch up in December

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    Posted on February 2, 2026

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    Last updated: February 2, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    German retail sales increased by 0.1% in December, falling short of the 0.2% forecast by analysts. The data was provided by the Federal Statistics Office.

    Slight Increase in German Retail Sales Recorded for December

    Overview of December Retail Sales

    Feb 2 (Reuters) - German retail sales rose slightly less than expected in December, increasing by 0.1% compared with the previous month, data showed on Monday.

    Analysts' Expectations

    Analysts polled by Reuters had predicted a 0.2% increase.

    Further Details from Federal Statistics Office

    The federal statistics office publishes more details on its website.

    (Reporting by Anastasiia Kozlova in Gdansk, Editing by Friederike Heine)

    Table of Contents

    • Overview of December Retail Sales
    • Analysts' Expectations
    • Further Details from Federal Statistics Office

    Key Takeaways

    • •German retail sales rose by 0.1% in December.
    • •The increase was slightly below the 0.2% forecast.
    • •Data was released by the Federal Statistics Office.
    • •Analysts' predictions were gathered by Reuters.
    • •The report was edited by Friederike Heine.

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    Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total value of all goods and services produced in a country over a specific time period. It is a key indicator of economic performance.

    2What is economic growth?

    Economic growth is the increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over time, often measured as the percentage increase in real GDP.

    3
    What is consumer perception?

    Consumer perception refers to the way consumers view and interpret a brand or product, which can significantly influence their purchasing decisions.

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