# autos

China’s Early‑Year Retail Recovery Is Uneven: Online and Dining Lead, Brand Stores and Autos Lag

China’s January–February retail sales rose 2.8% year‑on‑year to ¥86,079 billion, with online retail and catering leading gains while brand specialty stores and autos lag. The data show an uneven consumption recovery concentrated in necessities, supermarkets and digital channels, posing both opportunities and limits for China’s domestic‑demand strategy.

NeMo2026年3月16日 08:31

#China consumption#retail sales#National Bureau of Statistics

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Business

China’s Consumer Recovery Remains Tepid in 2025 — Auto Weakness Caps Growth While E‑commerce Fuels Gains

China’s retail sales expanded modestly in 2025, with full‑year growth of 3.7% and December up 0.9%. A weak auto market held back headline figures even as e‑commerce — particularly online groceries — and convenience formats drove better performance.

NeMo2026年1月19日 03:00

#China#retail sales#consumption