Consumer Products Corner - E-commerce spearheads Q3 sales growth, as consumer sentiment gains steam

Retail trade increased by 1.3% in the last quarter compared to Q2 2025, driven by a notable improvement in consumer sentiment. Ecommerce and Personal Clothing & Accessories saw particularly strong sales, outperforming other categories. However, ongoing geopolitical concerns, such as Chinese export restrictions and the possibility of retaliatory tariffs, could push up prices and negatively impact consumer confidence in the upcoming quarter. As the holiday season comes into view, it will be interesting to see how consumers respond to these evolving circumstances.

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