Brussels, 04/08/2010 (Agence Europe) - In June 2010, compared with May 2010, the volume of retail trade1 remained stable in the euro area and increased by 0.1% in the EU272. In May retail trade rose by 0.4% and 0.6% respectively. Eurostat figures published on Wednesday 4 August indicate that in June 2010, compared with June 2009, the retail sales index gained 0.4% in the euro area and 0.5% in the EU27.
In June 2010, compared with May 2010, “Food, drinks and tobacco” fell by 0.7% in the...