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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Supermarket and shopping center sales fell again at the start of 2026 and consumption remains weak

Sales in supermarkets and shopping centers in Argentina continued to decline in January 2026, indicating weak consumer spending.

Mar 20 โ€ข 20:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Women aged 40 to 49 lead the purchase of weight loss pens in the country; Mounjaro is the best seller

Brazilian pharmacies sold nearly half a million boxes of weight loss pens in January this year, predominantly to women averaging 47 years of age, with Mounjaro leading in sales.

Mar 20 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The subsidized promotion of SMEs in foreign markets will last another four years

The Polish Ministry of Development and Technology will implement the 'Internationalization of SMEs - Brand HUB' project starting January 1, 2024, aimed at increasing the growth potential and sales volume of Polish small and medium enterprises in foreign markets until December 31, 2029.

Mar 20 โ€ข 00:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Vehicle sales across the country are down, Statistics Canada numbers show

New vehicle sales in Canada, especially zero-emission vehicles, have significantly declined in January 2026 compared to the previous year, as reported by Statistics Canada.

Mar 17 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

No Buyers for This Hyundai Car, Others in High Demand

In February 2026, Hyundai Motors India reported a growth in sales despite a decline from January, with the Creta being its top-selling model.

Mar 13 โ€ข 02:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Retail revenues of traders increased in January, with the highest contributions from postal services and online sales

Retail sales in the Czech Republic showed a significant increase in January, driven mainly by online sales and postal services according to the Czech Statistical Office.

Mar 12 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Retail sales in January rose by five percent year-on-year, driven by e-shops

Czech retail sales showed a five percent increase in January compared to the previous year, largely driven by online shopping.

Mar 12 โ€ข 09:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Retail sales in Amazonas rise 4.8% in January, state has the 3rd largest growth in the country

Retail sales in Amazonas surged by 4.8% in January compared to December, positioning the state as the third highest growth area in Brazil.

Mar 12 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Sales of this brand increased by 254%, the company couldn't even sell 300 cars

Citroen's sales in India have improved significantly, with a 254% increase from last year, driven by a new strategy that enhances car features, despite a dip in sales from January to February this year.

Mar 12 โ€ข 07:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Petroamazonas reports $1.199 billion in revenue from fuel sales between January and February 2026

Ecuador's Petroamazonas reported $1.199 billion in fuel sales for the first two months of 2026, marking a 12.28% increase from the previous year.

Mar 10 โ€ข 16:05 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: NNPC January Revenue Drops 46.7 Percent to N2.57tn Amid Increased Oil Sales

Nigeria's NNPC reported a 46.7% drop in January revenue despite improved oil sales.

Mar 10 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Phenomenon: yerba mate exports are soaring and more sales are expected due to the World Cup

Yerba mate exports from Argentina surged by 46% in January compared to the previous year, driven by international demand, while domestic sales experienced a slight decline.

Mar 5 โ€ข 21:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Dairy exports fell by 23% in a month, while domestic sales contracted again in January

Dairy exports from Argentina declined significantly in January, reflecting a 22.9% decrease from the previous month, alongside a contraction in domestic sales.

Mar 5 โ€ข 15:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Fewer used cars are being sold: which is the most sought after

The used car market in Argentina has seen significant declines in sales, dropping by 12.6% in February and 10% in January compared to the previous year.

Mar 3 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Food sales have not turned to growth

Food sales in Estonia declined again in January, continuing a trend of long-term stagnation amid rising prices and changing consumer behavior.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Growth of car sales in Europe stalled in January - These were the most purchased

Car sales growth in Europe halted in January with a 3.5% decline in new registrations.

Mar 2 โ€ข 15:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Sales Volume of Retail Companies Grew by 8 Percent in January

In January, the sales revenue of retail companies in Estonia reached 885 million euros, marking an 8 percent increase compared to January 2025.

Mar 2 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Retail Sales in January Increased by Eight Percent

In January, retail sales in Estonia increased by eight percent compared to the same month in the previous year, according to Statistics Estonia.

Mar 2 โ€ข 06:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Another decline in mass consumption: it fell 1.1% in January and the collapse was greater in supermarkets

Mass consumption in Argentina declined by 1.1% in January, with a notable drop in supermarket sales and basic commodity categories.

Feb 27 โ€ข 18:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The Year Started with Optimism: Such Numbers Haven't Been Seen in 12 Years

Klaipฤ—da experienced a significant increase in apartment sales in January 2026, marking the highest sales figures in over a decade.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Car sales more than doubled in February. Has the market recovered from the tax shock?

Car sales in Estonia have significantly increased, more than doubling in January compared to the previous year, with continued strong growth in February.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

In January, retail turnover increased by 6.1%; the biggest rise in cultural and leisure goods

In January, Latvia experienced a 6.1% increase in retail turnover, driven significantly by a surge in sales of cultural and leisure goods.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

January's Tax-Free Sales Drop 19%, Domestic Department Stores Heavily Affected by Chinese Travel Restrictions

In January, tax-free sales at domestic department stores in Japan fell by 19%, significantly impacted by travel restrictions on Chinese tourists.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Imported Cars Continue to Advance and Tripled Their Sales in January

In January, imported cars in Argentina tripled their sales compared to the previous year, significantly impacting the automotive market.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

New car sales in the EU fell in January, but ล koda performed well

New car sales in the European Union saw a decline in January, contrasting with ล koda's positive performance during the same period.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

January downturn for new homes

The new housing market in Norway has experienced a significant downturn with a 31 percent drop in sales, marking January 2026 as the weakest month for new homes since 2010.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

EU: New car sales down by 3.9% in January - Electric vehicle market share at 19.3%

New car sales in the EU fell by 3.9% in January year-over-year, while electric vehicles made up 19.3% of the market share.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: JL1 of Monday, January 23, 2026

Various incidents and updates including airport chaos in Mexico, the arrest of a former British ambassador, record real estate sales in Brazil, extreme weather impacts in Sรฃo Paulo and Rio, changes in tariffs, and a tragic plea from a deceased police officer.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Retail sales in January in Poland exceeded average forecasts of economists

Retail sales in Poland in January 2025 surpassed economists' expectations, driven by significant increases in furniture and electronics sales.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Consumption Drives the Economy. January Shows the Strength of Polish Wallets

Retail sales in Poland grew more than expected in January 2025, reflecting strong consumer confidence and spending.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Art and antiques help lift retail sales in Great Britain to biggest monthly rise since 2024

Retail sales in Great Britain saw a significant rise of 1.8% in January, driven by sales of art, antiques, and online jewelry, marking the highest increase since May 2024.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Record-breaking budget surplus as government's tax income rises

The UK government has reported a record budget surplus for January 2026, with a surplus of ยฃ30.4 billion attributed to increased tax revenue and lower interest rates.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

People Just Needed to Ask for a Summer House in January

The Danish summer house market experiences a notable increase in sales in January, with a 9% rise compared to last year, despite being lower than previous years.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Exports Reach a Record $2.56 Billion in January

In January, hybrid and electric vehicle exports from South Korea surged, marking a record high amid increasing domestic sales.

Feb 19 โ€ข 02:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

January home sales fell as southern Ontario was hit by huge winter storm: CREA

Home sales in Canada dropped significantly in January due to a major winter storm impacting southern Ontario, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much does the Ford Territory cost in February 2026

The Ford Territory recorded significant sales growth in January 2026, solidifying its position as one of the top medium SUVs in Argentina.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much does the Fiat Cronos cost in February 2026

The Fiat Cronos remains one of Argentina's top-selling vehicles in January 2026, with a notable increase in sales compared to December 2025 but a decline from January 2025.

Feb 17 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Leasing company head: the new car registration fee often remains the seller's responsibility

The head of SEB Leasing notes that despite a slight increase in new car sales in January, there are indications of market recovery in Estonia.

Feb 14 โ€ข 16:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The World's Largest Car Market Stumbles โ€“ The Decline is the Sharpest in Nearly Two Years

China's automobile market faced a significant downturn, with sales dropping 19.5% year-on-year in January, marking the steepest decline since February 2024.

Feb 14 โ€ข 16:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

ELSTAT: 4.1% decrease in car sales in January โ€“ double-digit increase in motorcycles

Car sales in Greece decreased by 4.1% in January 2026, while motorcycle sales saw a significant increase of 27.6%.

Feb 13 โ€ข 10:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Sales start 2026 with a 6.8% increase

Ecuador's Internal Revenue Service reports a 6.8% increase in sales in January 2026 compared to the previous year, particularly driven by growth in administrative services, real estate, and construction.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Good apartments are getting more expensive the fastest. The rest is waiting for a buyer.

Real estate developers in Poland saw a significant decline in apartment sales during January 2026 compared to the previous month, although year-on-year sales showed a notable increase.

Feb 12 โ€ข 03:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Heavy vehicle sales drop more than 35%: Anpact

Heavy vehicle wholesale sales in Mexico fell by over 35% in January, according to the National Association of Bus, Truck, and Tractor Producers (Anpact).

Feb 11 โ€ข 23:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Heart attack from... gold and silver in the coin market, brings a cap on sales

February has seen a significant downturn in the precious metals market following record highs earlier in January, prompting drastic changes in sales practices among coin retailers.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much does the Toyota Corolla Cross cost in February 2026

The Toyota Corolla Cross adjusted its prices in February 2026 following a strong rebound in registrations during January.

Feb 10 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Used car sales dropped in January: what is the threat that worries agencies

Used car sales in Argentina saw a decline in January, raising concerns among dealerships due to competitive pricing from Chinese car manufacturers.

Feb 9 โ€ข 17:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Used car sales fell after a record year: "We should not rush"

The used car market in Argentina experienced a significant year-on-year decline of 9.98% in January 2026, despite having set record sales figures in the previous year.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

In January, the sale of apartments on the primary market was unimpressive

Developers sold about 3,800 apartments in seven major cities in January, significantly down from previous months' sales.

Feb 9 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

Peugeot starts 2026 as the second brand in Spain and positions the 208 as leader in January

Peugeot has begun 2026 positively, achieving a 21% increase in registrations in Spain, positioning the 208 as the top-selling model.

Feb 6 โ€ข 23:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Production and sales of vehicles decline in January, says Anfavea

The automotive industry produced and sold fewer vehicles in January compared to December and the first month of the previous year, according to Anfavea's recent data.

Feb 6 โ€ข 16:30 UTC

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