Brussels, 07/01/2010 (Agence Europe) - In November 2009, compared with October 2009, the volume of retail trade fell by 1.2% in the euro area and by 0.8% in the EU27. In October retail trade rose by 0.2% and 0.5% respectively. In November 2009, compared with November 2008, the retail sales index decreased by 4.0% in the euro area and by 2.1% in the EU27.
In November 2009, compared with October 2009, “Food, drinks and tobacco” declined by 0.4% in both zones. The non food sector fell by...