Brussels, 06/02/2007 (Agence Europe) - In December 2006, compared to December 2005, the volume of retail trade grew by 2.1% in the euro zone and by 3.3% in the EU25. Compared to November 2006, the retail sales index rose by 0.3% in the euro zone and by 0.7% in the EU25.
In terms of annual changes, retail trade of “food, drinks and tobacco” grew by 0.1% in the euro zone and by 1.4% in the EU25. The non food sector increased by 3.3% and by 4.6% respectively. Total retail trade rose in...