March 2017: results on the consumption of clothing & textiles
In March 2017, distributors' sales recorded a 5.6% increase in value compared to March 2016. The mild temperatures undoubtedly contributed to this good result: on average, according to Météo France, the temperature in March reached 11°, 2.3° above normal.
The results ranged from a 10.5% increase for department stores and popular stores to a 2.3% decrease for hypermarkets and supermarkets.
For the first quarter of 2017, however, the annual balance sheet shows a decline of 1.1% in value compared to the same period last year.