Agência Brasil*
Rio de Janeiro – The sales volume and revenues from retail in Brazil grew 1.6% in November compared with the previous month, as disclosed today (16th) by the Brazilian Institute for Geography and Statistics (IBGE). The Monthly Trade Survey points to a recovery from the negative results posted in October (-0.1% for both sales volume and nominal revenues).
In November, sales volume had its second highest rate in the year. In comparison with the same month last year, it grew 9.9%, accumulating 9.7% during the year and 9.2% in the 12-month period ending in November (annualization). For nominal revenues, the rates were 13.3%, 11.6% and 10.9%, respectively.
Of the five activities surveyed, four recorded growth in sales volume between October and November: fuels and lubricants (1.5%); furniture and household appliances (1.4%); textiles, clothing and shoes (1.6%); and hypermarkets, supermarkets, food products, beverages and tobacco (0.8%). There was a decrease in sales of vehicles and motorcycles, parts and components (-0.9%).
*Translated by Gabriel Pomerancblum
