Consumer Spending

Blue Dollar Updates

Santa toys sold 7% less in Argentina this year

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During the Christmas holidays, toy sales in Argentina decreased by 6.9% compared to the 2024 season, indicating a trend of more cautious consumer behavior and constrained household finances, according to the Argentine Toy Industry Chamber. “The result was better than anticipated, particularly in contrast to November, which had exhibited a significant and unforeseen decline,” stated … Read more

SME retail sales fell 5.7% in July

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The Argentine Chamber of Medium-sized Enterprises reported 2% retail sales decline and flat consumption due to declines in most sectors and lower margins.  In July, small and medium-sized retail sales experienced a decline of 2% compared to the same month in the previous year, as reported by the Argentine Confederation of Medium-Sized Enterprises (CAME). In … Read more