Analysts: retail started well in the fourth quarter

Retailers could pull fourth-quarter GDP
Year-end benefits and holiday purchases, as well as wage increases and government benefits early next year, will ensure continued dynamic growth, analysts who told MTI commented on the latest data released on Friday.
According to a report by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) the volume of retail trade sales increased by 5.7 percent in October after 5.8 percent in September. (MTI)
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