As per the statistical information of European Union (EU), retail sales in Euro zone rose 0.7% in August and were up 2.4% from last year.

As per the reports published on October 5, 2006, the retail sales rose above retailers' expectations as customer shopped heavily for leggings, fleece and sweaters.

Walt Disney on October 11, 2006 announced that it intends to set off a chain of retail stores in India for selling its craft, apparel, and branded stationary products in partnership with an Indian company.

There was an increase of 6.3% in retail sales in US, and it will continue to grow in the years to come, as per industry experts.

UK retail sales saw an unexpected decline in September 2006, sharpest drop since the beginning of the year (2006).