Retail trade – September 2024 in Italy
In September 2024, the seasonally adjusted index for retail trade grew by 1.2% both in value and volume terms, when compared to the previous month.
In the 3rd quarter of 2024, the value of retail sales increased by 0.7%, likewise sales volume was up 0.4%, when compared to the previous quarter.
On a year-on-year basis, the value of retail trade grew by 0.7%, while volume rose by 0.3%.
In September 2024, large-scale distribution saw a year-on-year growth of 2.2%, while small-scale distribution contracted by 1.0% and non-store retail sales declined by 1.6%. Online sales saw a year-on-year growth, rising by 2.1%.
Within the non-food product category, year-on-year performance showed mixed results. The largest growth was observed for Electric household appliances and audio-video equipment, which increased by 4.4%, while Stationary, books, newspapers and magazines experienced the sharpest decline, decreasing by 2.5%.
Source: ISTAT
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