Sales were 0.5 percent lower compared to the previous month when adjusted for seasonal effects.
KEY FIGURES
Inflation-adjusted, y/y pct change
Jan 2013 Dec 2012
Retail sales total 1.9 4.7
Retail sales ex fuel 1.9 4.5
* Sales of food,
beverages, tobacco 1.4 3.2
* Non-food sales 1.7 4.9
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