FX.co ★ Mexico Retail Trade Growth Tops Forecasts

In January 2025, retail sales in Mexico experienced a 2.7% year-on-year increase, marking a positive shift following eight consecutive months of decline and exceeding the anticipated 1.1% growth rate. This represents the most robust retail activity since April 2024, primarily driven by a significant 15.3% boost in the sales of textile products, costume jewelry, clothing accessories, and footwear. Additionally, sales via online channels, printed catalogs, television, and similar platforms saw a notable rise of 19.1%. On a month-over-month basis, retail trade showed a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.6%, following a 0.1% rise in December, aligning with market predictions.