Retail Sales Decreased 1.1% In April 2024

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 3.3% in April – the overall volume of retail sales index decreased 1.1% when compared to April 2023, according to the recently released .

A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the April 2024 Retail Sales Index publication. April’s volume of retail sales index decreased 1.1 per cent compared to last year.



In value terms, retail sales increased to an estimated $103.8 million. “Five of the seven sectors recorded year-over-year volume index decreases in April 2024: “The following sectors had an increase in sales volume compared to the previous year: “Selected overseas declarations increased 9.

6 per cent compared to April 2023.” : , ,.