The real turnover of Germany’s textile and clothing retailers increased by 0.7 per cent in 2021 while their nominal turnover increased 2,9 per cent., show provisional results of the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). Retail turnover of textiles, clothing, footwear and leather products, declined during the year as compared to 2020. In December 2021, real turnover of Germany’s retailers declined 5.5 per cent while the nominal turnover declined by 4.9 per cent over the November figure after calendar and seasonal adjustment.

The first provisional results reported are thus within the estimated intervals, said Destatis.