Irish sales increase for M&S

MARKS and Spencer outlets in Ireland are performing better than their British counterparts, with Limerick now a prime target for further investment.

At its AGM yesterday the retail chain announced overall sales were up by 10.4%, with food sales increasing by 9.2% and general merchandise rising 11.7%.

Like-for-like sales — which strips out the impact of new stores — were up 8.2% on last year in the 13 weeks to July 1.