Retail sales were practically
flat in 2016, increasing just 0.1% in value terms with respect
to 2015, ISTAT said on Thursday.
Sales were down 0.3% in volume terms, the national statistics
agency said.
Only large retailers posted gains, with sales in value terms
up 1.2% for those with six to 49 employers, and up 0.9% for
those with over 50.
Sales for small retailers were down 1.8%.
Retail sales were down 0.5% in values terms in December
compared to November and dropped 0.7% in volume terms, ISTAT
said.
The national statistics agency added that sales were down
0.2% in value terms with respect to December 2015 and were 0.6%
lower in volume terms.
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