Annual volume of Irish retail sales fell 14.1% in 2009 – -down 18% in value terms; Sales rose 0.4% in December

The CSO reported today that the annual volume of Irish retail sales (i.e. excluding price effects) fell 14.1% in 2009 when compared to 2008 and dipped 18.0% in value terms. There was a monthly increase in volume in December of 0.4%.

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