Retail sales of the EU and the euro area increased in May

In May, retail sales increased in both in the 17-member euro zone and in the 27-member EU – the European Union's statistical office the Eurostat announced on Wednesday.

In May, the volume of retail sales increased by 0.6 percent, compared to the previous month,  in the euro zone and in the EU. In April, retail sales decreased by 1.4 percent on a monthly comparision in both regions.

Compared to last May, retail sales decreased by 1.7 percent in the euro zone and by 0.3 percent in the EU. (MTI)