Sales rebounded for non-food products (0.9% vs -2.5% in July), while decreased less for food, beverages & tobacco (-3.2% vs -5.8%). Meanwhile, sales declined for automotive fuel in specialized stores (-0.8% vs 5.1%).

On a monthly comparison basis, retail sales went up 4.2% in August, following an upwardly revised 0.7% drop in the previous month.