In August 2024, compared with July 2024, the seasonally adjusted retail trade volume increased by 0.2% in the euro area and by 0.3% in the EU, according to first estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In July 2024, retail trade volume remained stable in the euro area and grew by 0.1% in the EU.
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In August 2024 compared with August 2023, the calendar adjusted retail sales index increased by 0.8% the euro area and by 1.0% in the EU.
Table: Eurostat.
Monthly comparison by retail sector and by Member State in the euro area in August 2024, compared with July 2024, concerning the volume of retail trade included an increase of 0.3% for non-food products (except automotive fuel). In the EU, the volume of retail trade increased by 0.3% for non-food products (except automotive fuel).
Annual comparison by retail sector and by Member State in the euro area in August 2024, compared with August 2023, concerning the volume of retail trade included an increase of 1.4% for non-food products (except automotive fuel). In the EU, the volume of retail trade increased by 1.7% for non-food products (except automotive fuel).
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