Retail sales grew by 6.3 percent in October

In October, the volume of retail sales grew by 6.3 percent, according to the raw and calendar-affected data, according to the first estimate of the Central Statistical Office (KSH) published on Tuesday.

In October, the sales of non-food commodity goods grew at the highest rate of 9.7 percent, food sales by 3.1 percent, and fuel sales grew by 7.1 percent calendar effects adjusted.

The turnover of non-food products calendar effects adjusted has increased every month since July 2013 and the retail sales of foodstuffs increased from February 2016 in every month, compared to the same period of the previous year. (MTI)