Retail Ireland Monitor

As we move through summer, the retail sector has settled into a period of relative operational stability. While businesses continue to grapple with cost pressures in their supply chains and overheads, a slight easing in top-line inflation has provided some relief to households. This, paired with sustained strength in the broader labour market, has created a better foundation for consumer spending. Consumer confidence, though still sensitive to broader economic headlines, has broadly stabilised following the volatility of earlier in the year. However, while the good weather has benefitted spending in some categories, many companies have reported reduced footfall as a result.

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