Eurozone retail sales rose sharply in June

According to the report from Eurostat, in June 2019 compared with May 2019, the seasonally adjusted volume of retail trade increased by 1.1% in the euro area (EA19) and by 1.2% in the EU28. In May 2019, the retail trade volume decreased by 0.6% in the euro area and by 0.7% in the EU28.

In June 2019 compared with June 2018, the calendar adjusted retail sales index increased by 2.6% in the euro area and by 2.8% in the EU28

In the euro area in June 2019, compared with May 2019, the volume of retail trade increased by 1.6% for automotive fuel, by 1.2% for food, drinks and tobacco, and by 1.1% for non-food products. In the EU28, the retail trade volume increased by 1.7% for automotive fuel, by 1.3% for non-food products, and by 1.0% for food, drinks and tobacco.

In the euro area in June 2019, compared with June 2018, the volume of retail trade increased by 4.1% for nonfood products, by 1.0% for automotive fuel and by 0.8% for food, drinks and tobacco. In the EU28, the retail trade volume increased by 4.7% for non-food products, by 1.2% for automotive fuel, and by 0.9% for food, drinks and tobacco