India, July 3 -- Italy's retail sales increased more than expected in May after remaining flat in the previous month, the statistical office ISTAT reported Friday.

The sales value rose 0.2 percent on a monthly basis in May, following a stagnant change in April. Economists had expected an increase of 0.1 percent.

Sales of food products expanded 0.2 percent monthly in May, and those of non-food products increased the same by 0.2 percent.

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