Retail in Greece

  • Retail sales in Greece decreased further in October,

    GREECE, 2014/01/01 Retail sales in Greece decreased further in October, but at a slower rate than in the previous month, initial estimates published by the Hellenic Statistical Authority showed Tuesday. Retail sales volume, excluding automotive fuel, decreased 2.3 % in October from the corresponding month of 2012, continuing the downward trend seen in recent months. In September, sales had recorded a 5.6 % fall. Sales of food products decreased 3.2 % annually, and non-food sales fell 0.9 %. Meanwhile, trade in automotive fuel increased by 7.2 %.