Colombia Retail
Colombian Clothing Prices Rise But Sales Slump in August 2026
Clothing and footwear inflation in Colombia slipped to 3.26% in August 2026 while real retail sales of apparel and leather goods fell sharply, DANE data shows.
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Consumer Confidence
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