Retail sales in the Czech Republic increased by 4.8 percent last year

Retail sales in the Czech Republic rose 4.8 percent last year, the Czech Statistical Office (CSÚ) said in a statement on Wednesday in Prague.

Retail sales growth has been steady for the sixth year running at 4.9 percent in 2018. Last year there was one business day more than in 2018, resulting in a 4.7 percent increase calendar effect adjusted. (Kokes János, MTI)