The monthly variation of the seasonally- and calendar-adjusted general RTI at constant prices in the country between July and June stood at 0.2 per cent—a tenth lower than the previous month’s figure.
The general index, excluding service stations, recorded a monthly rate of 0.4 per cent. The index for non-food products increased by 1 per cent during the one-month period.
All distribution classes showed positive monthly rates, except for single retail stores, which decreased by 0.5 per cent. Small chain stores registered the highest increase of 1.7 per cent.
In July, the employment index in the retail trade sector registered a variation of 1.9 per cent YoY. This rate was three tenths below that recorded in June.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)