Retail sales of small and medium-sized businesses rebounded in OctoberDespite the uncertainty that preceded the elections Argentine Federation of Medium Enterprises (came).
The entity indicated that it is conditional on the decline in the purchasing power of families, the lack of liquidity, and the fluctuations associated with legislative procedures, and that is why it indicated that Consumption showed changes in habitswith greater selectivity in purchases and lower average spending.
This has been specified Last month, an increase of 2.8% was observed. In a seasonally adjusted monthly comparison so far this year An increase of 4.2% year-on-year. He added that it decreased compared to October 2024 1.4% At fixed prices.
In this sense, the analysis according to the elements shows this Six of the seven sectors included in the study showed year-on-year declines. “Perfumes“ It had the highest decline (6.3%)Followed by “Bazaar, Decoration, Home Textiles and Furniture” (3.7%).
instead of, In the monthly comparison, all items recorded increases. “Perfumes“ He drove growthwith high 9.7% Compared to the previous month; Followed by “appliances, electricity and building materials” (4.1%).
“Promotions and Mother’s Day temporarily increased demandAlthough it was not enough to reverse the general trend of rational consumption and the stagnation recorded months ago. There is caution in expectations and low desire to invest.
He added that the companies participating in the survey, which was conducted from November 1 to 6, which included 1,183 retail establishments, highlighted “High operating costs; efficiency From imported goods, supermarkets, wholesalers, delivery apps and digital platforms from abroad and the informal channel; and Less effectiveness of promotions Facing loss of purchasing power.
“Cash discount strategies, card agreements and actions on social media were implemented to maintain sales. Bills remained stable in nominal termsBut they pointed to a context of extreme consumer caution and the absence of signs of a sustainable recovery.
For came, Household goods were not a spending priority. Uncertainty and high financing rates limited card purchases, while cash promotions and discounts failed to deliver sustained improvement.
with regard to Economic situation of companies, 56% of participants indicated that the situation remained the same To last year and The 33% that were worseThat is five percentage points lower than in September.
Regarding expectations, 47.9% expect improvement in the next yearhe 43% It is estimated that it will remain unchanged 9% Deterioration is expected.
At the same time, difficulties in maintaining employment and financing opportunities were also mentioned Moderate expectations for recovery after the electoral process.
“Most companies expect a slight improvement in activity As the end of the year approaches, linked to the change of season and December consumption.
Meanwhile, Regarding the possibility of investment, 57.3% believe that the time is not appropriatev. A 14.8% Who thinks he and 27.9% Who does not have a specific opinion or did not answer the question.
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