National Bureau of Statistics: Total retail sales of consumer goods grew 1.1% from January to August 2026.

National Bureau of Statistics data shows that from January to August, total retail sales of consumer goods reached 32,756.9 billion yuan, up 1.1% year on year. Of this, retail sales of consumer goods excluding automobiles amounted to 30,176.4 billion yuan, up 2.7%. In August, total retail sales of consumer goods reached 3,982.4 billion yuan, up 0.4% year on year. Of this, retail sales of consumer goods excluding automobiles amounted to 3,654.5 billion yuan, up 2.5%. The original text is as follows: From January to August, total retail sales of consumer goods reached 32,756.9 billion yuan, up 1.1% year on year. Of this, retail sales of consumer goods excluding automobiles amounted to 30,176.4 billion yuan, up 2.7%. In August, total retail sales of consumer goods reached 3,982.4 billion yuan, up 0.4% year on year. Of this, retail sales of consumer goods excluding automobiles amounted to 3,654.5 billion yuan, up 2.5%. By location of operating units, from January to August, retail sales of consumer goods in urban areas reached 28,374.3 billion yuan, up 1.0% year on year; retail sales of consumer goods in rural areas reached 4,382.6 billion yuan, up 2.3%. In August, retail sales of consumer goods in urban areas reached 3,445.7 billion yuan, up 0.2% year on year; retail sales of consumer goods in rural areas reached 536.7 billion yuan, up 1.6%. By consumption type, from January to August, retail sales of goods reached 29,020.3 billion yuan, up 1.0% year on year; catering revenue reached 3,736.6 billion yuan, up 2.4%. In August, retail sales of goods reached 3,528.0 billion yuan, up 0.3% year on year; catering revenue reached 454.4 billion yuan, up 1.1%. By retail format, from January to August, among retail enterprises above designated size, retail sales of convenience stores and supermarkets increased by 5.5% and 3.8% year on year respectively; retail sales of specialty stores, department stores, and brand specialty stores decreased by 2.2%, 3.0%, and 10.0% respectively. From January to August, national online retail sales of goods and services reached 13,476.6 billion yuan, up 4.6% year on year. Of this, online retail sales of goods reached 8,419.5 billion yuan, up 4.3%; among online retail sales of goods, food, clothing, and household goods increased by 15.9%, 4.9%, and 1.1% respectively. Online retail sales of services reached 5,057.1 billion yuan, up 5.1%. This article is excerpted from the official website of the "National Bureau of Statistics", edited by GMTEight: Li Fo.