Romania's 8-mo Retail Sales Index Falls 10.6% Y/Y - Table

The figures are seasonally and working-day adjusted, INS said in a statement.

In August alone the retail sales index was 0.4% higher than in July but was 12.1% lower on the year.

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.