Colombia’s real retail sales rose 14.7% year-on-year in June 2026, slightly above market expectations of 13.6% and accelerating from 11.7% in May. Seventeen merchandise lines recorded positive changes, while two declined. The largest increases were recorded in motor vehicles and motorcycles, mainly for household use (49.8%), other motor vehicles and motorcycles (52.4%), and sound and video equipment and appliances (89.9%). Meanwhile, sales of footwear, leather goods and leather substitutes fell 1.6%, while food sales declined 1.2%.