Brussels, 05/09/2006 (Agence Europe) - In July 2006, compared to July 2005, the volume of retail trade1 grew by 2.5% in the Euro area and by 3.3% in the EU25. Compared to June 20063, the retail sales index rose by 0.6% in the Euro area and by 0.3% in the EU25. Annual changes between July 2006, compared to July 2005, retail trade of “food, drinks and tobacco” gained 2.4% in the Euro area and 3.2% in the EU25. The non food sector increased by 2.5% and 3.4% respectively. Among the Member...