Retail sales, excluding motor vehicle and motorcycle trade, rose 7% year-on-year in June. Sales increased the most in stores selling via mail orders or the internet.

Sales of specialized stores increased by 29% in June and those of pharmacies and cosmetic stores rose 7%. Stores selling textiles, clothing and footwear increased by 4% and stores selling non-specialized goods rose by 2%.

On a month-on-month basis, retail sales rose a seasonally and working-day adjusted 5% in June.