09/01/2003 (Agence Europe) - According to estimates published on Wednesday by Eurostat, the volume of retail trade increased by 1.6% in the euro zone and by 2.7% in the European Union (EU 15) in October 2002, compared to October 2001. Compared to September 2002, sales increased 0.7% in both zones. In annual terms (October 2002/October 2001), the retail trade in the food sector increased 1.9% in the euro zone and 2.5% in the EU15. The sales volume increased in all Member States except Germany...