The Netherlands' retail sales growth eased for the second straight month in September, though slightly, according to data published by the Central Bureau of Statistics on Monday.
Retail turnover adjusted for shopping days rose 3.8 percent annually in September, slower than the 3.9 percent increase in August. Sales have been rising since July 2024.
Sales of non-food products alone advanced 3.7 percent from last year, and turnover in the food sector increased by 4.1 percent.
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