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Italian retail sales volume fell 1% year on year in August

Istat said retail value rose 0.3% and volume 0.1% month on month in August, while annual volume fell 1%.

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In data released on 2 October, food sales volume rose 0.5% month on month while non-food volume slipped 0.1%. Food sales value increased 0.8%.

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Sales volume change

Sales volume change

Sales volume change
0.1 percent
2026-08 · Observed
Sales volume, year-on-year change
-1 percent
2026-08 · Observed
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Istat retail sales volume changes; first value monthly, second year-on-year.

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  • Italy · Italy · Place role: Coverage · Place type: Country or area · Location precision: Regional
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