Brussels, 05/10/2005 (Agence Europe) - In August 2005, compared to August 2004, the volume of retail trade grew by 2.0% in the euro-zone and by 2.2% in the EU25. Compared to July 2005, the retail sales index rose by 0.9% in the euro-zone and by 0.7% in the EU25. In August 2005, compared to August 2004, retail trade of “food, drinks and tobacco” gained 1.2% in the euro-zone and 1.5% in the EU25. The non food sector increased by 2.9% and by 2.8% respectively. Total retail trade rose in...