Romania: Statistics Office: Romania Retail Sales Down 5.5% in Jan-May 2026 YOY

July 6, 2026

Statistics Office: Romania Retail Sales Down 5.5% in Jan-May 2026 YOY
Jul 6, 2026

Statistics Office: Romania Retail Sales Down 5.5% in Jan-May 2026 YOY.

Romania retail sales dropped by 5.5% in the first five months of 2025, while May brought a 4.5% decline from the year-earlier period, in line with (…)

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