Retail sales up

The volume of retail sales increased by 3.4% in June 2005 compared to June 2004. There was a monthly increase of 0.5%.

The value of retail sales increased by 4.4% in June 2005 compared to June 2004 and increased by 0.5% in the month. However, if the motor trades is excluded, the annual increase was 6.1% and the monthly change was +2.4%.