Ireland Retail Activity Rise the Most in 6 Months

2026-08-28 10:15 By Mariene Camarillo 1 min. read

Retail sales in Ireland advanced by 1.3% month-on-month in July 2026, up from an upwardly revised 0.5% increase in the previous month, marking the strongest reading in six months.

The largest volume increases were recorded in motor trade (+8.5%), fuel (+7.0%), and pharmaceuticals, medical, and cosmetic articles (+3.4%).

Fuel sales also strengthened, rising 2.4% in value and 7.0% in volume, reflecting elevated fuel prices amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Meanwhile, gains were partly offset by notable declines in department stores (-1.3%), books, newspapers, and stationery (-0.3%), and other retail sales (-0.1%).

On an annual basis, retail activity jumped 2.2% in July, following an upwardly revised 0.9% growth in the preceding period.



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