Brussels, 07/02/2005 (Agence Europe) - In December 2004, compared to December 2003, the volume of retail trade1 grew by 0.5% in the euro-zone and by 1.8% in the EU25. Compared to November 2004 3, the retail sales index increased by 0.2% in the eurozone and by 0.1% in the EU25. The annual rhythm sees retail trade of “food, drinks and tobacco” growing by 0.7% in the euro-zone and by 1.5% in the EU25. The non food sector increased by 0.2% and 2.0% respectively. Among the Member States for...