Italy's retail sales increased at the fastest pace in nearly a year in March after a slight decline in February, the statistical office ISTAT reported Wednesday.
The sales value rose 0.8 percent on a monthly basis in March, reversing a revised 0.1 percent drop in February. Economists had expected a fall of 0.4 percent. Moreover, the latest growth was the fastest since April 2025.
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