Mother’s Day and Eid shopping boost retail sales in Türkiye
Retail sales and revenue rose in May as Mother’s Day and Eid al-Adha shopping drove consumer spending higher, according to industry data.
United Brands Association (BMD) Chair Sinan Öncel said 84 percent of member brands reported an increase in unit sales in May, while 89 percent recorded higher revenue compared with the previous month.
Among survey participants, 41 percent reported unit sales growth of 21 percent or more, while 54 percent posted revenue increases exceeding 21 percent, he added.
Öncel said data from Türkiye’s central bank showed record monthly transaction volumes and spending in clothing, footwear, health and cosmetics and food services.
