Retail sales remain stagnant with marginal growth of 0.1% in January

Figures show declining sale volumes across bars and supermarkets following a surge in demand over the festive season

Sales across department stores and food & beverages saw sharp declines as the cost of living continues to dampen consumer demand.

Retail sale volumes remain stagnant with January seeing marginal growth of just 0.1% compared with the Christmas period.

Figures from the CSO show declining month-on-month sale volumes across bars and non-specialised stores like supermarkets, falling by 20.4% and 3.4% respectively following a surge in demand over the festive season.