Swiss Retail Sales YoY

The Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. This measure is estimated by the Swiss Federal Statistical Office. Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy.

Swiss Retail Sales YoY

Swiss Retail Sales increased on a yearly basis for May 2017 by nearly 67% compared to previous month’s value. Results were reported at -0.3%, surpassing previous month’s values of -0.9% and beating expectations of -0.8%. Retail Sales YoY in Switzerland peaked at an all-time high point of 9% in March of 2002 and hit rock-bottom at -7.10% in April of 2002.