Germany has been hit by a slump in retail sales, a bigger than expected drop in Europe's largest economy.<br /><br />Preliminary data showed the retail indicator was down 2.8 percent on the month in real terms and 0.8 percent on an annual basis.<br /><br />The figures dented hopes that private consumption could compensate for the impact of the eurozone crisis on export activity in the country. <br /><br />...<br />http://www.euronews.net/
