Retail sales volumes in the Eurozone fell 0.4% month-over-month in April 2026, following an upwardly revised 0.8% jump in March and compared to forecasts of a 0.3% drop. Sales decreased 0.9% for non-food products (except automotive fuel) and were down 2.7% for automotive fuel in specialised stores. In contrast, sales rose 0.9% for food, drinks, tobacco. Among the bloc's largest economies, retail sales in Germany decreased 0.2% and in Spain sales dropped 1.5% while in France, sales rose 0.3%. Year-on-year, retail sales went up 1%, less than an upwardly revised 2.1% jump in March and compare to forecasts of 0.3%.