Last year retail sales decreased by over 5 percent

According to the datas of the Central Statistical Office; The negative trend in retail sales, lasting since December 2007 continues.

The volume of retail sales – adjusted from the calendar effect – decreased by 5.2 percent in 2009 and by 7.4 percent in December, compared to the same periods of the last year. The turnover, calculated on current price decreased by 279 billion HUF in 2009, compared to 2008.
The national retail stores and mail order retailings marketed 7279 billion HUF worth goods in 2009. In December, 10 percent of the annual turnover, 753 billion HUF was realized.