Volume and value of retail sales up 0.9%

September saw near 1% increases in the volume and value of retail sales, with electronic goods sellers, department stores, and bars benefiting most.

The latest monthly CSO figures measured a 0.9% rise in the volume and value of consumer spending, when compared to August.

Furthermore, September’s activity represented a year-on-year rise of 1.4% in volume terms and 2.2% in terms of value.