FX.co ★ Irish Retail Sales Slip 0.4% in December, Reversing November Growth

Ireland’s retail sector lost momentum at the end of 2025, with sales declining 0.4% month-on-month in December, according to data updated on 28 January 2026. The drop followed a modest 0.3% increase in November 2025, highlighting a softening in consumer activity over the key holiday period.

The figures are measured on a month-over-month basis, comparing December’s performance with November, while the previous reading compared November to October. The move from positive to negative territory suggests that any gains seen in late autumn were not sustained into year-end, raising questions about the strength of domestic demand as Ireland moves into 2026.