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Volume of retail trade down by 0.6% in euro area
In July 2019 compared with June 2019, the seasonally adjusted volume of retail trade fell by 0.6% in the euro area (EA19) and by 0.5% in the EU28, according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In June 2019, the retail trade volume increased by 1.2% in the euro area and by 1.3% in the EU28. In July 2019 compared with July 2018, the calendar adjusted retail sales index increased by 2.2% in the euro area and by 2.6% in the EU28In the euro area in July 2019, compared with June 2019, the volume of retail trade decreased by 1.0% for non-food products and by 0.3% for food, drinks and ... (full story)