Insight ReportJanuary and February 2021 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Jump 30.7%; All Sectors Report Positive Growth Against Weak 2020 Coresight Research March 17, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn January and February, China’s total retail sales jumped 30.7% year over year, against weak 2020 comparatives. We review monthly data for retail in China in total and by sector: We chart the trend in retail sales growth over the last 13 months. We show retail sales growth for 15 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months. We discuss growth in online retail sales, by major sector. We also present data for year-over-year retail growth compared to January and February 2019, prior to the Covid-19 outbreak. Click here to view our full collection of monthly retail sales 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: Playbook: GenAI to Agentic AI—From Pilot to PowerhouseGlobal Outreach Summit 2025 Insights: India’s Digital Leap in Apparel Sourcing and SustainabilityThe Sentiment Split: Optimism at the Top, Strain at the Bottom; Plus, Social Commerce Shopping in Focus—US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Retail—Real Estate Insights: Embracing Small Store Formats, Immersive Experiences and Emerging Technologies