Retail sales grew 10.9% in February driven by automotive, technology, and e-commerce sectors
Retail trade in Colombia started 2026 with a solid result. In February, the sector's real sales grew 10.9% compared to the same month of...
TL;DR
- Real retail sales in Colombia grew by 10.9% in February 2026 compared to the previous year.
- The automotive, technology, and other vehicle segments were the main drivers of this growth.
- Employment in the retail sector increased by 1.8%, with a rise in permanent positions and a decrease in temporary ones.
- E-commerce sales grew by 24.2% in February, showing an increasing trend.
- Bogotá and Antioquia were the leading regions for retail sales growth.