January 2024 saw Brazilian retail sales climb 2.5% from the previous month. This rise marks a significant rebound since a 0.8% increase in September 2023. It echoes the growth observed in January 2023, also at 2.5%. The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (
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