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Online retailers continued to benefit from shifting consumer habits with a strong jump in sales.

German retail sales rebound before partial lockdown

German retail sales rebounded more than expected in October, as consumers stocked up on essentials before a second partial lockdown to contain the coronavirus.

Business • 02 Dec 20

Retail sales in October fell on a monthly basis for the first time since April as Covid-19 curbs were tightened (Photo: RollingNews.ie)

Annual retail sales up 8.1% despite Covid curbs - CSO

Retail sales in October fell on a monthly basis for the first time since April as Covid-19 curbs were tightened, but the modest 0.7% drop meant sales were still 8.1% higher than the same time a year ago, new CSO figures show.

Business • 27 Nov 20

Retail sales in the world's second-largest economy rose 4.3% on an annual basis last month, new figures show

China's consumer spending picks up in October

China's retail sales continued a general recovery in October, official data showed today, on the back of a national holiday and policies aimed at boosting spending.

Business • 16 Nov 20

New CSO figures show that car sales rose by 5.7% in September

Car and DIY sales boost retail sales in September - CSO

New Central Statistics Office figures show that retail sales volumes increased by 9.7% in September compared with the same time last year - the fourth month of annual growth in a row.

Business • 28 Oct 20

German retail sales jumped by 3.1% in August, new figures show

German retail sales soar in August

German retail sales rose much more than expected in August, invigorating hopes that household spending in Europe's largest economy will power a strong recovery in the third quarter from the coronavirus shock.

Business • 30 Sep 20

Sales of DIY goods, including paint, glass and electrical goods rose by 26% in August

DIY sales boost retail sales figures in August - CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that retail sales volumes increased 9.1% in August compared with the same time last year - the third month of annual growth in a row.

Business • 28 Sep 20

ATM withdrawals are down 31% compared to last year, new Central Bank figures show

Credit card spending up, but ATM usage lower than 2019

Spending on credit and debit cards has continued to rise in August and is now above the daily average during August of last year, new figures from the Central Bank show.

Business • 31 Aug 20

Retail sales volumes rose by 1.5% in July from June, when all retailers here were allowed reopen after a Covid-19 shutdown

Retail sales post annual growth of 6.4% in July - CSO

Retail sales volumes registered a second consecutive month of annual growth in July as pent-up demand for electrical goods and furniture helped make up for the lost sales in bars that remain closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Business • 28 Aug 20

The BRC report said the outlook for stores remains precarious

UK shops see more visits in July but numbers still low

More British shoppers returned to the high street in July, but numbers were still much lower than normal for the time of year, according to an industry survey published today.

Business • 07 Aug 20

Sales of food rose by 19% in June, new CSO retail sales figures show

Retail sales see biggest monthly increase in June - CSO

The volume of retail sales rebounded by 38.4% in June compared to May, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 28 Jul 20

Retail sales in Germany rose by almost 14% in June, rebounding from a 6.5% drop in April

German economic rebound from coronavirus gathering pace

German retail sales rebounded sharply in May and unemployment rose less than expected in June, data showed today, signalling that an economic recovery from the impact of the coronavirus is gathering steam.

Business • 01 Jul 20

Retail sales jumped by 29.5% in May compared to April as more businesses started to re-open

May retail sales rebound, but 26% lower year-on-year

Retail sales jumped by 29.5% in May compared to April, reflecting both the partial reopening of the economy and a record drop in April, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today.

Business • 29 Jun 20

Retail sales sank by 43.3% in April compared to the same time last year due to the impact of Covid-19 restrictions

Annual retail sales figures slump by 43% in April

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that retail sales slumped by 43.3% in April compared to the same time last year as much of the retail sector remained closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Business • 29 May 20

Online shopping was the only bright spot for euro zone retail sales in March

Euro zone retail sales suffer largest fall on record

Retail sales in the euro zone suffered their largest decline on record in March as restrictions to stem the spread of the coronavirus were put in place and shoppers reduced their spending on everything except food and online orders.

Business • 06 May 20

Retail sales sank by 12.7% in March as most retailers closed their doors

Record spend on groceries in March - CSO

New figures from the Central Bank show that spending on groceries last month recorded its largest ever increase.

Business • 30 Apr 20

Retail sales fell by 4.3% on a monthly basis in February to stand 0.3% lower on an annual basis, the CSO said today

Annual retail sales broadly flat before virus shutdown

Retail sales fell by 4.3% on a monthly basis in February to stand 0.3% lower on an annual basis, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show.

Business • 27 Mar 20

Retail sales grew by 2.1% in 2019 as a whole, new CSO figures show

Annual retail sales up 3.7% in January - CSO

Retail sales volumes increased by 3.7% on an annual basis in January, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show.

Business • 28 Feb 20

The rebound in retail sales was the largest increase since March 2019

Brexit clarity helps British retail sales to rebound

British retail sales rebounded in January, official data has shown, with consumers buoyed by the removal of Brexit uncertainty according to analysts.

Business • 20 Feb 20

New CSO figures show that sales of food, beverages and tobacco jumped by 11.7% in December

Retail sales rebound in December - CSO

The volume of retail sales increased by 5.8% on an annual basis in December compared to annual growth of 1.4% in November, the Central Statistics Office said today.

Business • 28 Jan 20

Sales of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and medical articles slowed by 9% in November, new CSO figures show

Monthly retail sales sink by 3.3% in November - CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that annual growth in retail sales volumes slowed to 1.4% in November from growth of almost 4% in the previous two months.

Business • 08 Jan 20

Euro zone GDP rose by 0.2% in the three months from July to September

Euro zone growth curbed by trade and retail sales

The euro zone economy grew at a modest pace in the third quarter with a negative impact from trade, while retail sales fell at their sharpest rate this year in October, data showed today.

Business • 05 Dec 19

Retail sales slow down by 0.5% in October, new CSO figures show

Retail sales weaken in October - CSO

The volume of retail sales fell by 0.5% in October, the weakest performance in three months, data from the Central Statistics Office showed today.

Business • 28 Nov 19

Euro zone retail sales, which rose by 3.1% on an annual basis, are a proxy for domestic demand

Euro zone retail sales pick up in September

Euro zone retail sales accelerated more than expected year-on-year in September, data from the European Union's statistics office showed today, pointing to sustained domestic demand in Europe.

Business • 06 Nov 19

Retail sales rose by 4.2% on an annual basis in September, the CSO said.

Monthly retail sales up 4.3% in September - CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the volume of retail sales increased 4.3% in September when compared to August on a seasonally adjusted basis.

Business • 29 Oct 19

Retail sales jumped by 5.7% in August compared to July, new CSO figures

Retail sales rebound in August - CSO

Retail sales increased 2.1% in August on an annual basis, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today.

Business • 27 Sep 19

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