Retail sale of health improvement products home This year they would exceed S/6,350 million (approximately US$170 million), which would mean a growth of 3% compared to a year before, Scotiabank estimated.
Among the factors that would be behind this result are the improvement in spending capacity due to the growth of formal and private employment and lower inflationary pressures.
In addition, the greater predisposition to carry out self-construction activities also had an influence, as well as the relative stability of the prices of construction materials and the good performance of the real estate sector.
“There are some factors that would limit growth such as the lower placement of loans for social housing and the absence of new store openings,” commented the financial institution.
Likewise, he indicated that home improvement sales grew close to 2% in August compared to the same month in 2024. By business lines, the marketing of furniture and various products stood out.
However, he warned that a slight decrease was observed in the placement of hardware, glass and paint items, as well as household products and equipment.
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