# Statistics South Africa says retail trade sales increased by 2.6-percent year-on-year in March. Growth was mainly driven by general dealers and other retailers, while textiles, clothing and footwear also showed strong gains over the first quarter. However, retailers in specialised food, beverages and tobacco recorded a decline. Stats SA’s Raquel Floris says monthly sales were mostly flat, showing only slight growth compared to February after mixed performance earlier in the year:
South Africa retail sales rise by 2.6% in March [SOUND]
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