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Eurostat said retail sales in the 19 countries sharing the euro fell 3% month-on-month for a 2% year-on-year rise

Euro zone retail sales much weaker than expected

Retail sales in the euro zone were much weaker than in expected in December despite the Christmas shopping season, amid a record rise in consumer prices, data showed today.

Business • 04 Feb 22

Japanese factory output fell by 1% in December from November

Japan's factory output dips more than expected

Japan's factory output shrank for the first time in three months in December as a decline in machinery production outweighed a small rise in cars, casting a cloud over the strength of the economic recovery.

Business • 31 Jan 22

Bar sales sank over 34.7% in December compared to November, new CSO figures show

Monthly retail sales fall on big drop in bar sales: CSO

Retail sales fell back in December compared to November, while they were also lower on an annual basis, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 28 Jan 22

Pub sales jumped 800% in November 2021 compared to the same time in 2020 when Covid-enforced closures were in place

Annual retail sales rise by 16% in November

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that retail sales increased by 0.6% in November on a monthly basis when the economy was largely open.

Business • 07 Jan 22

Retail sales for September 2021 were 12.6% higher than the same month in 2019, prior to the arrival of Covid-19

Christmas spending could hit €5.4bn - Retail Ireland

Up to €5.4bn could be spend by consumers this Christmas, Retail Ireland has predicted.

Business • 01 Dec 21

Bar sales jumped 271% in October compared to the same time last year

October retail sales dip but outstrip pre-Covid levels

Retail sales fell by 1.7% in October compared to the previous month but were 9% up on pre-pandemic levels in the same time of 2019, new Central Statistics Office figures show today.

Business • 29 Nov 21

Euro zone retail sales fell 0.3% month-on-month in September and were up 2.5% from a year ago

Euro zone retail sales record surprise fall

Euro zone retail sales recorded an unexpected drop in September as Germany, the bloc's biggest economy, underperformed and non-food sales were also weak, data from Eurostat showed today.

Business • 05 Nov 21

Bar sales were up 12.6% in September but are still 20% down on 2019 levels

Retail sales edge higher in September - CSO

Retail sales volumes grew by 0.3% in September compared to the previous month and were 12.6% up on pre-pandemic levels in the same period of 2019, new Central Statistics Office figures show today.

Business • 28 Oct 21

Bars sales jumped by 31.9% in August on a monthly basis, new CSO figures show

Monthly retail sales up 3.5% in August after July dip

Retail sales volumes saw a return to monthly growth in August after a brief dip in July, rising by 3.5% with bar and department store sales increasing sharply.

Business • 28 Sep 21

Retail sales dropped by 1.7% in July, new Central Statistics Office show today

Retail sales drop for first time in six months in July

Retail sales volumes fell on a monthly basis for the first time in six months in July, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show.

Business • 27 Aug 21

Sales were 10.6% higher than the same month a year ago

Retail sales rose 3.3% in June, CSO figures show

Retail sales volumes grew 3.3% in June compared to the previous month after restaurants and bars were allowed to serve customers outdoors for the first time this year.

Business • 28 Jul 21

The CSO said retail sales rose by 1.8% in May on a monthly basis, while they were 6.8% higher compared to two years earlier

Annual retail sales jump by 44% in May as shops re-open

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that retail sales jumped by 44% in May compared to the same time last year as the economy started to re-emerge from Covid-19 lockdowns.

Business • 28 Jun 21

Revolut said May saw a big boost for retail with spend in clothing stores, shoe shops, jewellers, sportswear shops, departments stores and toy shops all soaring

Big increase in spending on flights and hotels in May

Spending on flights rose by 192% in May compared to April, according to data from Revolut's 1.3 million Irish customers, while hotel spending jumped by 91%.

Business • 03 Jun 21

April retail sales were up 90.1% compared with the same time a year ago when the economy was in a tight lockdown, the CSO said (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Retail sales soar by 90% on annual basis in April - CSO

The volume of retail sales rose by an historic 90.1% on an annual basis in April, the latest Central Statistics Office show.

Business • 28 May 21

Sales of books, newspapers and stationery jumped by 19.6% in March on a monthly basis, new CSO figures show

Retail sales post annual growth of 8.5% in March - CSO

Retail sales volumes were 8.5% higher in March than in the same month last year, driven by growth in homewares and car sales, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today.

Business • 28 Apr 21

Retail sales in the 19 countries sharing the euro rose 3% month-on-month in February

Euro zone retail sales stronger than expected

Euro zone retail sales were stronger than expected in February, data showed today, as some countries eased their Covid-19 pandemic restrictions before tightening them again in March.

Business • 12 Apr 21

Sales of hardware, paints and glass rose by 25.5% last month, new CSO figures show

February retail sales jump 13.9% despite lockdown

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the volume of retail sales increased by 13.9% in February compared to January on a seasonally adjusted basis after a decline of 21.8% in January.

Business • 29 Mar 21

Retail sales dropped by 3.0% last month, the commerce department said.

US retail sales fell more than expected in February

US retail sales fell more than expected in February amid bitterly cold weather across the country, but a rebound is likely as the government disburses another round of pandemic relief money to mostly lower- and middle-income households.

Business • 16 Mar 21

The volume of retail sales decreased by 21.8% in January, new CSO figures show (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Retail sales slump 21.8% in January on lockdown

New Central Statistice Office figures show that the volume of retail sales decreased by 21.8% in January compared to December on a seasonally adjusted basis as the country went into another Covid-19 lockdown.

Business • 01 Mar 21

US retail sales are expected to rise between 6.5% and 8.2% in 2021, the NRF said.

US retail sales expected to jump on vaccine rollout

US retail sales could rise as much as 8.2% to more than $4.33 trillion this year as more people get the Covid-19 vaccine and the economy reopens, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said today.

Business • 24 Feb 21

Retail sales in the euro zone rose 2% month-on-month in December

Euro zone retail sales rebound more than expected

Euro zone retail sales rebounded more than expected in December as Christmas shopping for clothes and shoes caused a surge in sales compared to November, data showed today.

Business • 04 Feb 21

The volume of retail sales increased by 14.3% in December when compared to November, ne CSO figures show

Retail sales jump 14.3% in December as shops re-opened

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the volume of retail sales increased by 14.3% in December when compared to November after the temporary reopening of large parts of the economy last month.

Business • 28 Jan 21

Non-essential shops, restaurants and most pubs were closed due to Covid restrictions in November (Pic - RollingNews.ie)

Retail sales sink 12.8% during November lockdown

Retail sales fell on an annual basis for the first time in six months in November after a Covid-19 shutdown of large parts of the economy led to a 4.7% year-on-year drop, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show.

Business • 08 Jan 21

Economic sentiment in the euro zone edged up to 90.4 points in December from 87.7 in November

Euro zone sentiment improves, but inflation negative

Economic sentiment in the euro zone improved as expected in December due to less gloom in industry and among consumers, but consumer prices fell for the fifth consecutive month because of plunging energy costs.

Business • 07 Jan 21

Euro zone retail sales rose 1.5% month-on-month in October after a 1.7% monthly slump in September

Euro zone retail sales rebound more than expected

Euro zone retail sales rallied more than expected in October, data showed today, mainly thanks to a surge in online shopping as a second wave of Covid-19 infections arrived.

Business • 03 Dec 20

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Euro zone retail sales much weaker than expected

Japan's factory output dips more than expected

Monthly retail sales fall on big drop in bar sales: CSO

Annual retail sales rise by 16% in November

Christmas spending could hit €5.4bn - Retail Ireland

October retail sales dip but outstrip pre-Covid levels

Euro zone retail sales record surprise fall

Retail sales edge higher in September - CSO

Monthly retail sales up 3.5% in August after July dip

Retail sales drop for first time in six months in July

Retail sales rose 3.3% in June, CSO figures show

Annual retail sales jump by 44% in May as shops re-open

Big increase in spending on flights and hotels in May

Retail sales soar by 90% on annual basis in April - CSO

Retail sales post annual growth of 8.5% in March - CSO

Euro zone retail sales stronger than expected

February retail sales jump 13.9% despite lockdown

US retail sales fell more than expected in February

Retail sales slump 21.8% in January on lockdown

US retail sales expected to jump on vaccine rollout

Euro zone retail sales rebound more than expected

Retail sales jump 14.3% in December as shops re-opened

Retail sales sink 12.8% during November lockdown

Euro zone sentiment improves, but inflation negative

Euro zone retail sales rebound more than expected