KSH: Retail sales rose by 2.1 percent in January

The unadjusted volume of retail sales increased by 2.1 percent in January, while the calendar effect adjusted data shows a 1.6 percent increase, compared with the previous year – the Central Statistical Office (KSH ) announced on the basis of its first estimate on Thursday.

According to the unadjusted data, in December 2015 the retail trade turnover increased by 5 percent, while calendar effect adjusted by 4.5 percent, compared to the previous year.

The consumption is growing for a consecutive 31 months in an annual comparision. (MTI)