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16/12/2009
Sales Falling Across Major Sectors
The volume of retail sales across the Irish Republic decreased by 9.1% in October 2009 compared to October 2008.
According to the Central Statistics Office, (excluding price effects) there was a monthly decrease of 0.3% and, if motor trades are excluded, the volume of retail sales decreased by 6.7% in October 2009 compared to October 2008 and the monthly change was -1.7%.
All sectors showed year on year volume declines with the most significant declines
being: non-specialised stores (includes supermarkets) down 3.1%; motor trades down 24.1%; clothing footwear and textiles down 6.8% and bar trade, down 8.2% with household equipment down 11.7%.
Meanwhile, the value of retail sales decreased by 13.9% in October 2009 compared to October 2008 and decreased by 0.6% in the month. However, if motor trades are excluded, the annual decrease was 12.0% and the monthly change was -1.6%.
(BMcC/KMcA)
According to the Central Statistics Office, (excluding price effects) there was a monthly decrease of 0.3% and, if motor trades are excluded, the volume of retail sales decreased by 6.7% in October 2009 compared to October 2008 and the monthly change was -1.7%.
All sectors showed year on year volume declines with the most significant declines
being: non-specialised stores (includes supermarkets) down 3.1%; motor trades down 24.1%; clothing footwear and textiles down 6.8% and bar trade, down 8.2% with household equipment down 11.7%.
Meanwhile, the value of retail sales decreased by 13.9% in October 2009 compared to October 2008 and decreased by 0.6% in the month. However, if motor trades are excluded, the annual decrease was 12.0% and the monthly change was -1.6%.
(BMcC/KMcA)
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