Retail Sales YoY

The Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. Russia Retail sales are calculated by Federal State Statistics Service. Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy.
 

Russian Retail Sales

Russian Retail Sales revived on a yearly basis for May 2017 by 700% compared to previous month’s value. Results were reported at 0.7%, jumping from previous month’s flat value of 0.0% and beat expectations of 0.5%. Retail Sales YoY in Russiapeaked at an all-time high point of18.60% in February of 2008and hit rock-bottom at-18.30% in December of 1998.