(ANSA) - Rome, February 23 - 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 almost flat in 2016, up 0.1% - ISTAT
Only large retailers posted gains, small shops down 1.8%