Retail sales in September down slightly
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Retail sales (in constant prices) fell by 0.3 percent y/y in September 2023, according to the Central Statistical Office (GUS). In monthly terms, there was a decline of 0.3 percent.
Retail sales at constant prices in September 2023 were lower than the previous year by 0.3 percent (compared to growth of 4.1 percent in September 2022). In the period January-September 2023, sales fell by 3.4 percent y/y (compared to growth of 6.8 percent in 2022).
After the impact of seasonal factors was eliminated, retail sales in constant prices in September 2023 were 2.2 percent higher compared to August this year.
