13.01.202611:00:00UTC+00Irish Retail Sales Witness Uptick in November, Marking a Positive Shift

In a noteworthy development for the Irish retail sector, sales witnessed an increase in November 2025, reaching 2.5% compared to the same month a year prior. This marks a modest yet significant uptick from the 2.1% growth recorded in October 2025. The updated figures, disclosed on January 13, 2026, illustrate a year-over-year comparison that highlights a strengthening consumer spending trend.

This continuation of growth suggests a burgeoning confidence among Irish consumers, bolstered potentially by seasonal shopping and a buoyant economy. The rise from October's 2.1% to November's 2.5% growth might also reflect increasing retail activities ahead of the festive season, supporting local businesses and retailers who have been navigating a fluctuating economic landscape.

The uptick, though moderate, is an encouraging sign for retailers hoping to capitalize on this momentum going into the next fiscal cycle. As the sector adapts to changing consumer habits and external economic pressures, maintaining this positive trajectory in retail sales will be integral to supporting Ireland's broader economic health in the months ahead.