Slovenia, Luxembourg, Lithuania and Romania recorded the highest increases in retail trade in the European Union in February, compared to the same period last year.

Romania saw an annual increase of 7.5%, according to the European Statistical Office (Eurostat). It was exceeded by Slovenia (16.8%), Luxembourg (12.9%), Lithuania (7.6%).

The only annual decreases in retail trade in the EU were recorded in Belgium (minus 3.2%), Malta (minus 0.9%), and Denmark (minus 0.2%) in February. In the euro area, retail trade increased by 1.8% at an annual rate, while the European Union registered an advance of 2.2%.

The sales of non-food goods increased by 3.4% year-on-year whereas the sales of fuel went up by 1% year-on-year. The sales of food, beverages and tobacco increased by 0.9% year-on-year.

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