(ANSA) - Rome, February 7 - ISTAT said Wednesday that Italian
retail sales increased by a "modest" 0.2% in 2017 with respect
to the previous year.
The national statistics agency said the rise was driven by a
1.4% increase in sales at large retailers, with discount stores
registering a 3.2% rise.
Sales at small shops dropped 0.8%.
Retail sales up just 0.2% in 2017 -ISTAT (2)
Drop of 0.8% for small shops