Retail sector enjoys strong first quarter but Brexit poses major threat

Retail Ireland warns of a rise in cross-border shopping if sterling weakens further

A UK vote to leave the EU would leave the retail sector exposed

The retail sector enjoyeda strong performance in the first quarter but the outlook is uncertain withBrexit posing the most immediate threat to the sector's fortunes, a new report says.

Retail Ireland, in its latest report on the sector, warned that there could be a sharp rise in cross-border shopping on foot of sterling weakness if UK voters opt to leave the European Union. The lobby group said a vote to leave would prompt ...