Retail sales slowed down due to a slower growth rate in the sale of vehicles and motorcycles, consistent with a fall in consumer credit. However, sales of food and beverages, as well as computer and communications equipment, led the positive retail performance.
Ramírez-Rodríguez, Carolina
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