In June 2008, compared with May 2008, the volume of retail trade fell by 0.6% in the euro area (EA15) and by 1.0% in the EU27. In May retail trade increased by 0.5% and by 0.9% respectively. In June 2008, compared with June 2007, the retail sales index decreased by 3.1% in the euro area and by 1.1% in the EU27.