Romania's 10-mo Retail Sales Index Falls 10.9% - Table

In October alone the retail sales index was 1.5% lower than in September and 9.1% down on the year, INS said in a statement.

The figures are seasonally and working-day adjusted, and do not include sales of motor vehicles.

Details follow (year-on-year pct change):

NOTE: Vehicle sales include sales of passenger cars and other motor vehicles, as well as maintenance and repair revenue.

Romania's retail sales index increased by 13% in 2008, compared to a 17.8% rise in 2007.