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Growth in retail sales
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Index of wholesale and retail sales, May 2013

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Growth in retail sales

The seasonally-adjusted volume index of retail sales showed an increase of 1.8 per cent from April to May 2013. This follows a decrease of 0.6 per cent from March to April.

Retail Sales indices, 2005=100Published 28 June 2013
May 2013Change in per cent
May 2013April 2013 - May 2013May 2012 - May 2013March 2012 / May 2012 - March 2013 / May 2013
 
Retail sales volume index: Excluding sales of motor vehicles. Seasonally adjusted numbers127.61.8
Retail sales volume index: Excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles and automotive fuel. Seasonally adjusted numbers132.52.0
Retail sales volume index: Excluding sales of motor vehicles. Workingday adjusted numbers132.22.01.8
Retail sales value index: Excluding sales of motor vehicles. Working days adjusted numbers143.31.91.3

Source: Statistics Norway

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

Most industries experienced an increase in sales volume from April to May this year.

Grocery stores, sales of building- and construction materials, furniture and food, beverages and tobacco in specialized stores contributed to the increase. Retail sale in petrol stations and household goods are among the industries that experienced a decline in sales volume during this period.