Retail trade continued to expand

The volume of retail sales increased by 4.1 percent in an annual comparison in October after the 5.1 percent rise in September, while the calendar adjusted data shows a 4.6 percent increase – according to the second estimate of the Central Statistical Office (KSH) that was published on Friday.

According to the first estimate that was published earlier this month, the volume of retail sales in October increased by 4.0 percent, compared October 2014, while the calendar adjusted data showed a 4.5 percent increase. (MTI)