Retail sales in the euro area increased

By: Trademagazin editor Date: 2021. 12. 03. 11:10

In October, in line with market expectations, the volume of retail trade turnover in the euro area increased by 0.2 percent month-on-month in the euro area, according to a report by Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical office.

Euro area retail sales grow by almost one and a half per cent on an annual basis

The retail concept in October was 1.4 percent higher than in October 2020.

In September, sales fell 0.4 percent on a monthly basis.

In the 27 Member States of the European Union, retail sales increased by 0.3 percent month-on-month in October, following a 0.3 percent month-on-month decline in September. Retail sales in the EU in October were up 2.3 percent from a year earlier. (MTI)