Positive annual growth rates were recorded for retailers in pharmaceuticals and medical goods, cosmetics and toiletries (13,9%); general dealers (11,6%); and retailers in food, beverages and tobacco in specialised stores (0,1%).
The main contributor to the 2,7% increase was general dealers (contributing 5,2 percentage points).
Seasonally adjusted retail trade sales increased by 2,3% in March 2020 compared with February 2020. This followed month-on-month changes of -0,3% in February 2020 and 0,7% in January 2020. In the first quarter of 2020, seasonally adjusted retail trade sales increased by 0,2% compared with the previous quarter.
