Insight ReportAugust 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Slows to Lowest Level Seen for a Year Coresight Research September 20, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn August, China’s total year-over-year retail sales growth slowed to the lowest level seen since August 2020. We review monthly data for retail in China in total and by sector, including the following: Retail sales growth over the last 13 months Retail sales growth for 15 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months Growth in online retail sales, by major sector We also present data for two-year retail growth compared to August 2019, prior to the Covid-19 outbreak. Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China. Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 4: Store Closures Near 2,100 in the USUS Department Stores—Real Estate Insights: The Strategic Real Estate Reset from Flagships to FootprintStretching Budgets and Shifting Choices: Navigating Back-to-School 2025—Data GraphicApril 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Rate Reaches New High for 2025 Despite Economic Uncertainty