Irish grocery spend is climbing down from record-breaking lockdown heights

Shoppers spent €930 million over the last four weeks on groceries

With restrictions on movement and eating out lifting, grocery spend is climbing down from the record-breaking heights. File Picture.

Grocery sales growth in Ireland has fallen to its lowest level since February as the country eases out of lockdown but still remains significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels.

Growth slowed to 18% year on year during the 12 weeks to August 9 with shoppers spending €930 million over the last four weeks.