Despite a slight boost from Mother's Day, retail sales in October saw a year-over-year decline. The monthly improvement was insufficient to offset the overall drop. Consumers remain cautious amid economic conditions.
In October 2025, retail sales in Argentina experienced a year-over-year decline, despite the boost from Mother's Day. According to data from the Argentine Confederation of Medium Enterprises (CAME), there was a slight improvement compared to the previous month, but it was not enough to reverse the negative yearly trend.
The report highlights that Argentine consumers continue to exercise caution in their spending habits, influenced by economic factors such as inflation and uncertainty. Mother's Day, observed in October in Argentina, created a temporary spike in sales of gifts and related products, but it failed to offset the overall contraction in consumption.
CAME, a key entity in monitoring the retail sector, emphasizes in its analysis that the year-over-year drop reflects a pattern of restricted consumption. Specific figures are not provided in the available data, but the general outlook points to ongoing challenges for retail trade in the current economic context.