But market is still up on last year
Retail sales in Germany fell almost twice as much as forecast in February, but the market is still performing well in comparison with last year.

Sales fell 0.6 per cent compared with figures for January, but year-on-year results for February were up by 1.1 per cent. Analysts expect the growth to continue.

As in the UK, the forthcoming football World Cup, which is being held in Germany, is expected to drive sales of new TVs in the country.