The Netherlands' retail sales expanded at the weakest pace in seven months in December, according to data published by the Central Bureau of Statistics on Monday.
Retail turnover adjusted for shopping days climbed 3.0 percent annually in December, slower than the 4.3 percent increase in November. Sales have been rising since July 2024.
The latest rate of growth was the slowest since May, when sales had risen 2.8 percent.
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