Some retail sales increased last month but many retailers are experiencing negative trading conditions

Figures released today by the Central Statistics Office show there was an increase of 1.1% in the volume of retail sales in February 2017 when compared with January 2017.

Figures released today by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show there was an increase of 1.1% in the volume of retail sales in February 2017 when compared with January 2017 when motor trades are excluded and there was an increase of 5.9% in the annual figure.

The sectors with the largest monthly volume increases were: