Retail trade in Italy - statistics and facts
Globally, the retail sector is an important contributor to the economic landscape, and Italy is no different in this regard. Not only is this where a lot of money is generated, it is also an industry that employs millions of Italians. The country's overall retail sales saw noticeable fluctuations in 2020 and 2021, which then stabilized by 2023. In March of 2024, Italian retail sales had grown by roughly two percent compared to 12 months earlier.
