Retail sales in Poland rose 5% year-on-year in February 2026, up from 4.4% in the previous month but falling short of market expectations of 6.1%. Sales rebounded in motor vehicles, motorcycles and parts (2.7% vs -4.5% in January), while growth picked up further in solid, liquid and gaseous fuels (10.2% vs 4.6%). Meanwhile, sales growth slowed in food, beverages and tobacco products (0.2% vs 4.2%), pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and orthopedic equipment (5.5% vs 9.6%), textiles, clothing and footwear (0.8% vs 17.6%), and furniture, radio, TV and household appliances (7.2% vs 10.5%). At the same time, activity contracted in newspapers, books and other sales in specialized stores (-9.3% vs 8.1%). On a monthly basis, retail activity fell 5.6% in February, easing from a 17.8% decline in the previous month.