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Irish retail sales post first annual decline in nine months in December
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 28, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 28, 2026
Quick Summary
Irish retail sales dropped 0.1% in December, marking the first annual decline in nine months, as reported by the Central Statistics Office.
Irish Retail Sales Experience First Annual Decline in Nine Months
Overview of Irish Retail Sales
DUBLIN, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Irish retail sales volumes fell 0.1% year-on-year in December, the first annual decline in nine months and a dramatic drop from revised annual growth of 2.1% the previous month, Central Statistics Office data showed on Wednesday.
Year-on-Year Sales Comparison
Retail sales were 0.4% lower in December than November, and 0.8% lower if motor traders are excluded.
Monthly Sales Trends
(Writing by Conor Humphries; Editing by Padraic Halpin)
Key Takeaways
- •Irish retail sales fell 0.1% year-on-year in December.
- •This marks the first annual decline in nine months.
- •Sales were 0.4% lower in December compared to November.
- •Excluding motor traders, sales were 0.8% lower.
- •Data was reported by the Central Statistics Office.
Frequently Asked Questions about Irish retail sales post first annual decline in nine months in December
1What is year-on-year growth?
Year-on-year growth compares the performance of a metric over a specific period, typically one year, to the same period in the previous year, helping to assess trends and changes.
2What is the Central Statistics Office?
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) is the national statistical agency in Ireland responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating statistical information about the economy, society, and population.
