Irish retailers already bearing brunt of Brexit fallout

With sterling savings not being passed on, consumers are heading north and shopping on British websites

Northern Ireland retailers benefiting as shoppers seek savings. Pic: Getty

Irish retailers are bracing themselves for a massive loss in sales as a result of Brexit.

British-based retailers are not passing on currency savings to Irish consumers following the fall in the value of sterling,according to a Sunday Business Post survey.

This is having a devastating impact on Irish retailers, withconsumers flocking to the North and shopping on British websites to take advantage of the cheaper prices.

Janice Gault, chief executive of the ...