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Minor changes in retail sales
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Index of wholesale and retail sales, June 2013

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Minor changes in retail sales

The seasonally-adjusted volume index of retail sales showed a decrease of 0.2 per cent from May to June 2013. This follows an increase of 1.8 per cent from April to May.

Retail Sales indices, 2005=100Published 13 August 2013
June 2013Change in per cent
June 2013May 2013 - June 2013June 2012 - June 2013April 2012 / June 2012 - April 2013 / June 2013
 
Retail sales volume index: Excluding sales of motor vehicles. Seasonally adjusted numbers127.3-0.2
Retail sales volume index: Excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles and automotive fuel. Seasonally adjusted numbers131.9-0.5
Retail sales volume index: Excluding sales of motor vehicles. Workingday adjusted numbers134.23.22.2
Retail sales value index: Excluding sales of motor vehicles. Working days adjusted numbers143.93.42.0

Source: Statistics Norway

Figure 1. Retail sales volume index, seasonally adjusted and trend. 2006-2013

Fewer sales in grocery stores in particular contributed to the decline. Retail sales of food, beverages and tobacco in specialised stores also contributed to the decline. Petrol stations and shops selling building and construction materials, clothes and Internet services were among those with an increase in sales volume from May to June.