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Austrian Retail Sector Shows Resilience Amid Economic Challenges
Despite ongoing economic uncertainty and cautious consumer spending, Austria’s retail sector has demonstrated stability and moderate growth. According to the latest WIFO & HV Economic Report, the sector achieved a nominal sales increase of 2.7% in 2024, closely matching previous forecasts. While inflationary pressures have eased in some areas, rising energy costs and declining consumer confidence continue to shape spending behavior.
February 18, 2025
Czech Republic: Retail Sales dropped Again
In June, sales in retail trade including the automotive segment after seasonal adjustment decreased by 1.5% at constant prices, month-on-month.
August 6, 2013
Bulgaria: Trade and Industrial Sectors Shrink
In November industrial production contracted at the same rate as in October (1.8%). The volume of output of manufacturing remained unchanged on an annual basis. The real-terms decline of domestic trade accelerated to 7.4% yoy.
February 11, 2013
Slovakia: Turnover in Internal Trade Decreases
The Development in November 2012 compared with October 2012 was negative. In the first eleven months, the turnover figures showed moderate growth rates on average.
January 8, 2013
Resch Exceeds € 100m Sales
The Austrian bakery producer Resch & Frisch could record € 100m in sales last year. For 2012, sales of 105m are planned.
February 21, 2012
Billa Has Growth Plans in Russia
The Austrian subsidiary of German Rewe Group intends to take over the Russian competitor Citystore.
January 16, 2012
DiTech Raises Sales by 9.0%
The Vienna-based computer retailer recorded sales of € 105m in 2011.
January 14, 2012
Zero Growth in Austrian Trade Sector
The Austrian trade sector closes the year 2011 with “zero growth”. The Chamber of Commerce expects “very difficult times” for 2012.
January 5, 2012
Trade and Service Sectors Report Loss in Dynamics
Turnover development of Austrian trade and service enterprises slows down.
December 5, 2011
Retail Trade: Salary Increase of 3.6%
520,000 employees are concerned by the new collective agreement. Additional cost for the companies will amount to approximately € 650m.
November 30, 2011
Unions Put Pressure On Retail Trade
After the third negotiation round has been quitted, the Austrian trade Union starts a series of actions. Strikes are not considered for the time being.
November 19, 2011
Benko to Acquire Kaufhof
The Austrian real estate investor René Benko plans to purchase the retail trade chain Kaufhof from the German Metro group.
November 2, 2011
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