Retail trade in July 2024 showed mixed trends in the euro area and the EU.
The euro area saw a modest monthly increase of 0.1 per cent, while the EU rose by 0.2 per cent.
Year-on-year, the euro area declined by 0.1 per cent, but the EU grew by 0.4 per cent.
Food, drinks, and tobacco sales performed well, while automotive fuel sales dropped.