Ireland’s retail sales growth flatlined in May 2026, with the month‑over‑month indicator holding at 0.0%, according to data updated on 29 June 2026. This marks a clear slowdown from April 2026, when retail sales rose by 0.5% compared with March.
The figures, measured on a month‑over‑month basis, show that momentum in consumer spending faded heading into late spring. While April’s increase suggested some resilience in household demand, May’s unchanged reading indicates that retailers did not see further aggregate growth in sales volumes versus the previous month.
