Retail sales

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Following a decline of 1.6% in December, motor vehicle and parts dealers (+2.0%) recorded the largest increase in retail sales in January.

The largest decrease in retail sales in February was observed at motor vehicle and parts dealers (-2.6%), with all four store types within this subsector posting declines.