Romania: Romania’s retail sales stabilise in 2026 after negative correction (…)

September 7, 2026

Romania’s retail sales stabilise in 2026 after negative correction last year
Sep 7, 2026

Romania’s retail sales stabilise in 2026 after negative correction last year.

The annual contraction, which stood at around 5%-6% in the first two quarters of the year, remained high at 6.2% in July. However, the rate should (…)

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