Retail sales saw marginal increase before Level 5 shutdown

Largest monthly volume increase was seen in motor trades

Prior to the introduction of the new restrictions, the largest monthly volume increase was seen in motor trades. Picture: Larry Cummins

Retail sales rose by almost a tenth this September, compared to the same period last year.

New Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures show the volume of retail sales were up 9.7% on the same month last year, and up 1.5% on August 2020’s volumes.