Sales at supermarkets and wholesalers fell more than 3% year-on-year in August

Sales at supermarkets and wholesalers fell more than 3% year-on-year in August

Retail sales show a real contraction, reflected in year-on-year declines in volume at supermarkets and wholesalers. Despite this, current prices rise sharply due to inflation, distorting the nominal perception of trade. This divergence between prices and quantities is key to understanding real consumption. This analysis is vital for the field of open data, as it illustrates the need to distinguish between nominal and real variations in public statistics. Citizens and analysts must have access to constant-price series to assess true economic well-being, avoiding misleading effects caused by inflation. Transparency in these calculation methods enables a more accurate understanding of the national economic situation.

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