Spanish retail sales rise first time since June 2010 in September

Retail sales in Spain increased in September rising for the first time in more than three years, a report published by the statistical office INE revealed on Tuesday. According to the report the country's retail sales grew 2.2% on an annual basis in September recording the first advance since June 2010, compared to a forecast of a 2.1% rise and following a 4.8% declined recorded in August.