Data items and their definitions

The present chapter provides summary definitions of data items of distributive trade statistics recommended for compilation and dissemination, together with definitions of additional data items derived from the basic system. Some of the data items may not exist or they may be of minor importance for certain economies. Compilers are encouraged to use the list of data items as reference in order to develop a list in accordance with their own statistical circumstances, respondent load and available resources and, after having determined the data items to be placed on the list, should use the definitions presented consistently.

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