Eurostat: România, cea mai mare scădere a vânzărilor cu amănuntul din UE. Consumul românilor continuă să piardă teren

Romania experienced the largest annual decline in retail sales within the EU in July, with a 5.7% drop compared to the previous year. This contrasts sharply with a 1% increase in retail sales across the EU. Data from Eurostat and the National Institute of Statistics (INS) indicate a consistent downward trend in Romanian retail, with all major categories showing negative results. While there was a monthly increase in July compared to June, the annual figures reveal a significant decline, particularly in non-food products. Romania's performance starkly contrasts with the EU average, highlighting a concerning trend in consumer behavior.