Trade: sloping down

According to the datas of the Central Statistical Office; retail sales decreased in the August of 2009 by 8.5 percent, compared to the same month of 2008. At foods 7 at dresses 4, at durable goods (furniture, household equipment) a 17 percent drop was mea

The decline in retail sales in some months of the year, increased gradually. The July-August datas indicate a greater drop, in the second half. It can be concluded, that the reserves for household purchases are depleted during the summer months. Much less food was consumed, and the downturn from the various products are much greater than it was expected earlier – reports National Trade Association.