Maria Martinez

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April 30 (Reuters) - German retail sales fell less than expected in March and import prices rose below expectations, according to data published on Wednesday. German retail sales decreased 0.2% compared with the previous month. Analysts polled by Reuters had predicted a 0.4% decrease. Sign up here. To avoid a third year of contraction in 2025, economists agree that boosting consumption in Europe's biggest economy is crucial.