2019.08.2807:29:00UTC+00Ireland Retail Sales Decline In July

Ireland's retail sales declined in July after rising in the previous month, survey data from the Central Statistics Office showed on Wednesday.

The retail sales volume decreased a seasonally adjusted 4.3 percent month-on-month in July, following a 0.7 percent rise in June.

Excluding motor trade, retail sales rose 1.9 percent monthly in July.

Sectors with the largest monthly volume increases were non-specialized stores and pharmaceuticals, medical and cosmetic articles.

On an annual basis, retail sales declined 4.4 percent in July, following a 0.4 percent fall in the previous month.

The value of retail sales decreased 5.7 percent annually and fell by 4.3 percent from a month ago.