Analysts: strong increase in retail this year

Growth in retail sales in February was somewhat behind the analysts’ expectations, but despite the slowdown in January, this year started strong – analysts commented the latest data of KSH to MTI.

According to the first estimate published by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) on Thursday, the raw and calendar effect adjusted turnover of retail stores in February was 6.5 percent higher than in the previous year and grew by 7.1 percent in the first two months, compared to the same period of last year. (MTI)