At constant prices, retail sales rose 3.2% year-on-year in June, after an 8.6% increase in the same month last year.
Sales of textiles, clothing, and footwear increased the most by 13.2%.
Sales of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, orthopedic equipment grew 10.9% and those of others gained 11%.
Sales of food, beverages, and tobacco products rose 7.9%.
On a monthly comparison basis, retail sales decreased 1.4% in June.
At current prices, retail sales rose 19.9% annually and 0.3% monthly in June.
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