A decrease of 2.8% was recorded in the volume of sales in the country’s retail trade in July 2024, as sales moved upwards only in supermarkets and pharmaceutical-cosmetics.

In particular, the turnover decreased to:

  • Food – Drinks – Tobacco (18%),
  • Furniture- Electrical goods- Household equipment (14.7%),
  • Department stores (14.2%),
  • Car fuels and lubricants (7.4%),
  • Clothing- Footwear (1.3%) and
  • Books – Stationery – Other items (0.1%).

An increase in turnover was recorded in: Pharmaceutical-Cosmetics (7%) and Large food stores (4.3%).

As announced by ELSTAT, the general volume index (turnover at constant prices) in retail trade showed a decrease of 2.8% in July 2024 compared to the corresponding index of July 2023, while compared to the corresponding index of June 2024 it showed an increase 1.2%. The seasonally adjusted general index showed a decrease of 3.2% in July 2024 compared to the corresponding index in June 2024.

ELSTAT

The general turnover index (turnover at current prices) showed a decrease of 0.2% in July 2024 compared to the corresponding index in July 2023, while compared to the corresponding index in June 2024 it decreased by 1.8%. The seasonally adjusted general index showed a decrease of 2.4% in July 2024 compared to the corresponding index in June 2024.