In response, we have:

1. Archived the predecessor dataset (2010=100, January 2000 to August 2018) by renaming with an "_10" specifier, marking metadata as "discontinued", and segregating in the catalog.
2. Created replacements (2015=100) with an unchanged start date.
3. Replaced our seasonally adjusted supplements with as-reported series.
4. Extended the as-reported SA series over the interval January 1995 to December 1999.
5. Refurbished the catalog.

Dataset properties:

• Classification: NACE Rev. 2
• Measurement: Fixed-base value index (Index 2015=100) or volume index relative to 2015 (Vol. Index 2015=100)
• Adjustment: Seasonally adjusted (SA) or not (NSA)
• Native frequency: Monthly
• Start date: January 2000

The series reside in the historical catalog (Greece » Consumer » Retail sales index) and include, for example:

• WRIRATT_10UM.IGRC = [DISCONTINUED] Value Index: Total, (2010=100, NSA)
• WRI47UM.IGRC      = Value Index: Total, (2015=100, NSA)
• WRIRTXCFUM.IGRC   = Volume Index: Clothing and footwear, (2015=100, NSA)
• WRJ47AM.IGRC      = Volume Index: Total, (2015=100, SA)

Because catalog locations are subject to change, the upper-right search box on DataBuffet.com provides a "find in catalog" mode that accepts a mnemonic.

References

• Retail trade (turnover index and volume index) (ELSTAT)
• Methodological note - Retail trade turnover and volume index (pdf, ELSTAT)
• Retail trade volume index overview (at Eurostat)
• Turnover and volume of sales index for Greece (Eurostat ESMS)

See also

• Other data changes for Greece
• RSI operations for other countries