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Sales of electrical goods slumped by over 22% in December, new CSO figures show

Retail sales post lowest annual growth since 2013

Retail sales posted their lowest annual growth in three years in December, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today.

Business • 27 Jan 17

UK retail sales see bigger than expected drop in December

UK retail sales slump 1.9% in December

An unexpectedly weak December dragged on British retail sales growth in the fourth quarter of last year, new figures show today.

Business • 20 Jan 17

A new ESRI/Government model on what Brexit may mean for Ireland shows the economy could shrink by almost 4%, average wages a similar amount, and unemployment could rise by 2%

Good start to 2017 but there are potholes ahead

The first week of the New Year always brings insights into the health of the economy and the potholes ahead.

Business • 09 Jan 17

Contracts for 'Made in Germany' goods were down 2.5% in November, new figures show

Outlook bright for German factories despite dip

German industrial orders fell more than expected in November after surging in the prior month, data showed today.

Business • 06 Jan 17

During the month electrical items (+17%) and pharmaceuticals (+7.9%) were the biggest gainers

Electrical goods sales boost November retail sales

Retail sales volumes rose by 0.9% between October and November, boosted by a jump in the sale of electrical goods ahead of Christmas.

Business • 05 Jan 17

Retail sales in the euro zone grew by 1.1% in October from September, new figures show

Euro zone retail sales' fastest growth in 2 years

Euro zone retail sales rose at their strongest pace in more than two years in October as consumers sharply increased their purchases of non-food products, such as clothing and electrical goods.

Business • 05 Dec 16

German retail sales rose by 2.4% in October, new figures show

German retail sales reinforce hopes of Q4 rebound

German retail sales rose at their fastest pace in more than five years in October, data showed today.

Business • 30 Nov 16

Volatile euro zone retail sales down 0.2% in September

Euro zone retail sales drop again in September

Retail sales in the 19 countries sharing the euro fell by 0.2% in September from August, new figures from the European Union's statistics office Eurostat show today.

Business • 07 Nov 16

Sales of books, newspapers and stationery fell by 14.6% on a monthly basis in September

Retail sales down 0.2% on a monthly basis - CSO

Monthly retail sales slowed in September on the back of lower sales of books and newspapers, hardware and paints and fuel, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today.

Business • 04 Nov 16

German retail sales jumped by 3.7% on the year in real terms in August

German retail sales soar on an annual basis

German retail sales rose more than expected in August, in another positive sign for consumer spending that is expected to drive growth in Europe's biggest economy and compensate for weakening foreign trade.

Business • 30 Sep 16

Sales in department stores were down 1.1% in August

Retail sales slow 4.7% in August - CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the volume of retail sales decreased by 4.7% in August compared to July.

Business • 28 Sep 16

Euro zone retail sales rose 1.1% month-on-month in July

Euro zone retail sales rise more than expected

Euro zone retail sales rose more than expected in July, posting the largest monthly increase of the year in the aftermath of the June British vote to leave the European Union.

Business • 05 Sep 16

New car sales figures have experienced a significant boost in July each year since 2013, when two separate registration periods were introduced to even out car sales across the calendar year

New car buyers boost retail sales in July – CSO

The volume of retail sales rose by 12.6% between June and July, driven largely by new car sales as the year's second registration period for the sector kicked in.

Business • 29 Aug 16

The monthly data for May was revised down to a rise of 0.7% from a previously reported increase of 0.9%

German retail sales fall in June

German retail sales fell by 0.1% on the month in June but a stronger-than-forecast yearly rise suggested consumer spending remains a pillar of support for the economy.

Business • 29 Jul 16

The sector with the largest volume increase in June was electrical goods, which rose by 2.2%

Retail sales fall by 5.8% in June - CSO

Retail sales volume fell by 5.8% last month, when compared with May – according to latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 28 Jul 16

The number of people registered as unemployed in Germany declined by 6,000 to 2.69 milion in May

German jobless remains at record low

Unemployment in Germany remained at its lowest level since East and West Germany reunited after the fall of the Berlin Wall, as Europe's top economy remains robust.

Business • 30 Jun 16

The volume of food, beverage and tobacco sales fell by 1.2% in May

Retail sales increase during May - CSO

The volume of retail sales rose by 8.1% in May when compared to the same month of 2015, according to the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 28 Jun 16

Germany's seasonally adjusted jobless total fell by 11,000 to 2.695 million in May

German unemployment rate falls to record low

German unemployment fell more than expected in May and the jobless rate sank to its lowest level in over 25 years, new figures show today.

Business • 31 May 16

Sales of electrical goods up by 8% on a monthly basis in April

Retail sales increase by 0.8% in April - CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the volume of retail sales rose by 0.8% in April on a monthly basis due to stronger sales of electrical goods and in department stores.

Business • 27 May 16

Chinese retail sales up by 10.1% in April

China's economic growth eases in April

China's key economic indicators moderated in April from the previous month, official figures showed over the weekend.

Business • 16 May 16

Euro zone retail sales decreased 0.5% in March, new figures show

Euro zone retail sales fall more than expected

Euro zone retail sales fell more than expected in March against February as consumers cut purchases of food, drinks and tobacco, the European Union's statistics office said today.

Business • 04 May 16

Retail sales down by 2.1% in March compared to February

Retail sales see weakest growth in seven months

Retail sales saw their worst performance in seven months in March, with volumes falling 2.1% compared with February, dragged down by weak car sales.

Business • 28 Apr 16

The ONS said average store prices, including petrol stations, fell by 3% in March, the 21st consecutive month of year-on-year decreases

Second successive month of falling UK retail sales

An early Easter and the bad weather that came with it left UK retailers suffering a second successive month of falling sales in March, official figures suggest.

Business • 21 Apr 16

The German unemployment rate stood at 6.2% in March, unchanged from February

German unemployment at record low

German unemployment remained at current historic lows in March, as the recovery in Europe's biggest economy remains on track, despite the global uncertainties.

Business • 31 Mar 16

The most significant volume increase in February was seen in the ‘books, newspapers and stationery’ sector (+7.8%)

Retail sales volume rises 0.3% in February - CSO

The volume of retail sales rose by 0.3% between January and February, while there was an increase of 11% year on year, according to latest data from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 30 Mar 16

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