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Retail Trade
In August 2019 the monthly growth rate of sales decreased by 0.6% in both value and volume. In the three months to August 2019, the value of retail trade rose by 0.9%, while the quantity sold grew by 0.8% when compared to the previous three months. Year-on-year both value and volume of retail trade increased for the third consecutive month in August 2019, growing by 0.7% and 0.5% respectively. In August 2019, large scale distribution was up 1.2% year-on-year while small scale distribution was down 0.5% compared to August 2018. Year-on-year online sales fell to 19.4% in August 2019, after 23.4% reported in July 2019. ... (full story)