India, Oct. 2 -- Italy's retail sales increased unexpectedly in August after falling in the previous two months, the statistical office ISTAT reported Friday.

The sales value rose 0.3 percent on a monthly basis in August, reversing a 0.4 percent decrease in July. Economists had expected a decrease of 0.1 percent.

Food product sales grew 0.8 percent monthly in August. Meanwhile, non-food product sales remained flat, and this marked the end of two consecutive months of declines in the sector.

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