Analysts: faster-than-expected increase in retail trade

Retail sales increased faster-than-expected in July, according to analysts polled by MTI, who commented on the data released on Thursday by the Central Statistical Office (KSH).

According to the first estimate of the Central Statistical Office (KSH) published on Thursday, the volume of retail sales increased by 7.0 percent in July – both according to the raw data and the calendar effects adjusted data, compared to the same period of the last year. (MTI)