Figures show shoppers spending less in North

IRISH shoppers seem to be spending less in the North, according to new figures.

The latest footfall figures from services firm, Experian show that the inflated figures recorded in the North last year are dropping off.

Footfall in the Republic of Ireland for the third quarter of 2010 fell by 1.7% compared to the same period last year while footfall in the North increased by 0.6% in the same period.