Hungary retail sales up 5.8 pc in May

Retail sales in Hungary grew by an annual 5.8 percent in May, increasing for the second month in a row after eight months of declines, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said on Tuesday. Retail sales also rose by 5.8 percent when adjusted for calendar year effects. Adjusted food sales increased by 2.6 percent and non-food sales climbed 8.7 percent. Vehicle fuel sales increased by 9.7 percent.