Fall in August retail sales ‘no great surprise’ given market turmoil

THE growth in retail sales came to a halt in August with new figures showing a decline in sales volume in the month.

The figures from Central Statistics Office (CSO) show retail sales in August were 1.4% lower than July. Sales volume was 1.1% lower.

Some economists pointed to the poor weather deterring consumers from shopping and a general easing from the growth in the first half of the year.