Food retail sales increased by 0.1%. The retail trade of non-food products (excluding the retail sale of motor fuel) fell by 5.7%, but the turnover of the retail sale of motor fuel increased by 1.4%.
Compared to October 2020, the most notable increase in turnover was recorded in retail sale by mail order or via the Internet (by 22.1%), retail sale in stalls or markets (15.3% ) and the retail trade of pharmaceutical and medical products (12.5%) .
Since October 20, stricter security conditions have been introduced in commercial areas in a bid to significantly reduce crowds and contact in public places, which is probably part of the reason why online ordering has become much more popular. .
Total retail sales at current prices increased by 4.5% (excluding the calendar effect).
Compared to September, the total turnover of retail trade enterprises in October 2021 fell by 5.3%, according to seasonally adjusted data at constant prices. Food retail turnover increased by 2.7%. Retail trade of non-food products (excluding automotive fuel retail) decreased by 12.6%, but automotive fuel retail turnover – by 1.7% .
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