In October 2023, domestic trade sales experienced a decrease of 4.9%, due to lower sales recorded in Department Stores (-12.8%), Hardware and Finishing (-16.3%), Home Equipment (-7.7%) and Pharmacies and Apothecaries (-6.4%). However, this trend was attenuated by the increase in sales of Supermarkets (+2.3%) and Books, newspapers and stationery (+9.7%).