Apr retail sales of textiles, clothing, footwear in Poland up 8.4% YoY
Between January and April this year, such sales increased by 3.3 per cent YoY compared to a YoY increase by 5 per cent in the corresponding period last year, according to Statistics Poland.
Retail sales of textiles, clothing and footwear grew by 8.4 per cent YoY in April.
Polish retail sales at constant prices were up by 7.6 per cent YoY and 6.2 per cent month on month in April compared to a 4.1-per cent YoY rise in April 2024. Sales of textiles, clothing and footwear grew by 8.4 per cent YoY in April. The share of online sales of textiles, clothing and footwear in total sales of such items rose from 23.1 per cent in April 2024 to 25.4 per cent in April 2025.
After eliminating seasonal factors, retail sales at constant prices were up by 6.4 per cent YoY and 3.5 per cent MoM in April 2025.
The value of online retail sales at current prices was up by 7.1 per cent YoY in April. The share of online sales in total sales during the month was the same as in the corresponding month last year: 8.8 per cent.
The share of online sales of textiles, clothing and footwear in total sales of such items rose from 23.1 per cent in April 2024 to 25.4 per cent in April 2025.
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