Retail sales volumes for pharmaceuticals falls while they rise for clothing

Volume of retail sales for January improve on pre-pandemic levels but fall below December 2021 volumes

Clothing and footwear increased sales volumes by 31% while electrical goods rose by 15%.

The volume of retail sales decreased 1.5% in January 2022, compared with December 2021, showed recent statistics from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

The biggest decrease in sales volumes was recorded in pharmaceuticals, medical and cosmetic products which is down by 15%. Hardware, paints and glass also fell by 14%.