28/09/2016
NOTE
The Large Stores Trade Index (ICGS) was created in the 1990s with the purpose of being a monthly indicator of trends in the retail trade. From 2015, changes have been detected in the purchasing habits of consumers at large stores towards other distribution methods that are closer to consumers. These changes in distribution methods mean that this indicator is not suitable for measuring the monthly trends in retail trade, as it only shows expenditure trends at stores of over 2,500 square metres, which differs from those of retail trade as a whole.
Eustat is reviewing its methodology for this Index and aims to have a new monthly indicator as soon as possible, with a wider frame of reference. For this reason, and so as not to give mixed signals to sector analysts, Eustat has decided to stop publishing the Large Stores Trade Index - ICGS.
For further information:
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