Retail sales better than expected across eurozone

'The big question is whether eurozone consumers are eager to consume when the economy reopens'

Economists see there being 'significant potential' for a rebound in retail sales once a relaxation of Covid restrictions gathers pace across the EU.

Eurozone retail sales were stronger than expected in February, new data show, as some countries eased their Covid restrictions before tightening them again in March.

The EU’s statistics office said retail sales in the 19 countries sharing the euro rose 3% month-on-month in February for a 2.9% year-on-year fall.