Sales grew at a softer pace for non-food products (3.9% vs 6.3% in November), while trade continued to drop for automotive fuel (-10.6% vs -6%).

In contrast, sales went up further for food and non-alcoholic beverages (5.1% vs 4.4%).

On a monthly basis, retail trade fell 0.2%, reversing a downwardly revised 1.4% jump in November.