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Ireland’s retail sales growth accelerated in July, data published by the Central Statistics Office showed on Thursday. Retail sales rose by 0.8% in July from June, picking up pace from a 0.6% rise in June from May. The best monthly growth in sales in July was in motor trades, up 9.2%, followed by hardware, paints & glass, up 3.0%. The worst monthly decline was in books, newspapers & stationery, down 3.2%, and electrical goods, down 1.4%. On an annual basis, retail sales growth accelerated to 4.2% in July from 3.0% in June. The sharpest annual increase in sales was in motor trades, which were up 7.7%, followed by other retail sales which were 6.3% higher. The worst annual fall was in food, beverages & tobacco at specialised stores, down 2.9%, and department stores, down 2.7%. Copyright 2025 Alliance News Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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