Yesterday, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the February 2026 Retail Sales Index publication. February’s volume of retail sales index increased 1.1 per cent compared to last year. In value terms, retail sales increased to an estimated $102.1 million.
Five of the seven sectors recorded year-over-year volume index increases in February 2026:
- The sales volume for Food Stores increased 1.8 per cent.
- Motor Vehicle Stores’ sales volume increased 3.5 per cent.
- Service Stations’ sales volume rose 3.2 per cent.
- The sales volume at Apparel Stores increased 2.1 per cent.
- The All Other Store Types sector (comprising stores selling household items, furniture, appliances, electronics, pharmaceuticals and tourist-related goods), sales volume increased 8.8 per cent.
In contrast:
- The sales volume at Liquor Stores’ decreased 1.3 per cent.
- The sales volume of Building Material Stores decreased 8.9 per cent over February 2025.
- Selected overseas declarations increased 30.3 per cent compared to February 2025.
The public can review the February 2026 Retail Sales Index report in full at https://www.gov.bm/retail-
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