Retail trade volume rose 2.2% in the first 11 months of last year, according to data released Monday by the INS, driven by higher sales of non-food (+4.0%) and food (+3.5%) . Fuel trade decreased by 3.7%

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In November 2023, retailers reported a 4.1% increase in sales compared to October 2023. Compared to November 2022, the volume of retail trade increased by 3.8%, the INS reports.

November 2023 compared to October 2023

The volume of retail trade turnover (except trade in motor vehicles and motorcycles) of the gross series in November 2023 compared to the previous month increased by a total of 4.1%, due to an increase in the sale of non-food goods (+14.3%)). A decrease was recorded in the retail trade of motor fuel in specialized stores (-7.3%) and the sale of food, beverages and tobacco products (-1.7%).

November 2023 compared to November 2022

The volume of retail trade turnover (except trade in motor vehicles and motorcycles) of the gross line in November 2023 compared to November 2022 increased by 3.8% due to the increase in sales of non-food products (+7.3%) and sales of food, beverages and tobacco (+4.1%). Retail trade of automotive fuel in specialized stores decreased by 4.7%.