Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the June 2025 Retail Sales Index publication (attached).
June’s volume of retail sales index increased 0.8 per cent compared to last year. In value terms, retail sales increased to an estimated $113.0 million.
Five of the seven sectors recorded year-over-year volume index increases in June 2025:
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Food Stores’ sales volume increased 0.2 per cent.
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Motor Vehicle Stores’ sales volume rose 11.4 per cent.
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Service Stations’ sales volume rose 6.6 per cent.
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The sales volume for Building Material Stores increased 1.3 per cent.
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Sales volume increased 2.7 per cent in the All-Other Store Types sector (comprising stores selling household items, furniture, appliances, electronics, pharmaceuticals and tourist-related goods).
The following two sectors decreased in sales volume compared to the previous year:
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The sales volume for Liquor Stores decreased 2.3 per cent.
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The sales volume at Apparel Stores decreased 5.5 per cent.
Selected overseas declarations decreased 16.2 per cent compared to June 2024.
The public can review the June 2025 Retail Sales Index report at https://www.gov.bm/retail-sales-index-rsi.