Brussels, 05/09/2007 (Agence Europe) - In July 2007, compared with June 2007, the volume of retail trade grew by 0.1% in both the Euro area (EA13) and the EU27. In June, retail trade increased by 0.6% in both zones. In July 2007, compared with July 2006, the retail sales index gained 0.5% in the Euro area and 2.2% in the EU27.
In monthly terms, “food, drinks and tobacco” rose by 0.2% in the Euro area, but fell by 0.2% in the EU27. The non food sector decreased by 0.1% in the Euro area,...