Greece Retail Sales Rebound as Food and Clothing Lead

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Retail sales in Greece rebounded in May, with sales volume increasing across most store categories and business expectations strengthening significantly in July.

According to Eurobank’s 7 Days Economy report, the retail sales volume index, which measures sales at constant prices, rose 3.4% month over month in May, reversing declines of 1.5% in April and 0.4% in March.

Year over year, retail sales volume increased 6.5%, partly reflecting the low comparison base from May 2025.

Sales rise across major retail categories

Large food stores recorded a 4.5% monthly increase in sales, while department stores rose 1.7%.

Sales of automotive fuels and lubricants increased 2.2%, reversing a 4.9% decline in April. Sales of food, beverages and tobacco rose 4.2%, following a 2% decrease the previous month.

Pharmaceutical and cosmetic products recorded a 2% increase, while clothing and footwear sales rose 4.6%, after falling 2.2% in April.

Sales of furniture, electrical goods and household equipment increased 0.6%, while books, stationery and other goods rose 3.4%, reversing a 4.3% decline in April.