According to KSH, sales in the national retail trade network and in mail order and internet retailing were HUF 637 billion at current prices, following the 2.2% increase.
In specialized and non-specialized food shops, the volume of sales adjusted for calendar effects was down 1.4% in January, with the high base effect playing a significant role in the change. The volume of sales increased by 6% in non-food retail shops and by 4.4% in automotive fuel retailing.
The first estimate of retail trade figures for February will be published by KSH on April 5.
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