KSH: retail sales in March rose by 4.2 percent

By: trademagazin Date: 2016. 05. 04. 12:00

The annual growth rate of retail sales was slowing slightly in March. According to the calendar effect adjusted data, the retail trade volume was 4.2 percent higher than a year before.

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According to the raw data, the dynamics of turnover growth slowed from February’s 6.7 percent to 5.5 percent – the Central Statistical Office (KSH) reported its initial estimate.

The sales of non-food products and fuel sales growth have reached a higher than average increase with 7.6 and 5.0 percent. The slowdown was caused by a slowdown in food purchases. (MTI)

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