Spanish retail sales rose 1% in November, a decline from 3.4% in October and below the expected 2.8%. This marks the slowest growth since June, primarily due to decreased food spending. Month-on-month sales dropped 0.6%. Despite this, retail trade increased 1.5% over the first 11 months of the year. Consumer goods spending showed a 4.5% uptick in Q3 2024, driven by economic progress and rising household incomes. However, retailers face challenges from increased competition and online shopping. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)