Romania: Romania’s retail sales contract by 5.4% y/y in Q2

August 7, 2026

Romania’s retail sales contract by 5.4% y/y in Q2
Aug 7, 2026

Romania’s retail sales contract by 5.4% y/y in Q2.

The retail sales volume index contracted by 5.4% y/y in Romania in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, despite a certain improvement in the (…)

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