Euro Area Retail Trade Volume Down 0.4% in April 2026
Eurostat reports that the seasonally adjusted volume of retail trade decreased by 0.4% in the euro area and 0.5% in the EU in April 2026 compared to March 2026. Year-on-year, retail trade increased by 1.0% in the euro area and 0.9% in the EU.
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