High street to feel Christmas squeeze as demand softens and margins tighten - Ibec

Retailers under pressure as shoppers head north and online transactions leap by a fifth

Online threat to high street. Pic: iStock

Retailers are facing growing unease at softening consumer demand in the run-up to Christmas asthe full effects of Brexit hit hom e.

The Retail Ireland Monitor, produced by employers' body Ibec, shows a steady decline in growth rates quarter on quarter.

Retail Ireland has called on the government to prioritise support for the sector to ensure currency shiftsdo not erode retail jobs.

It says a renewed effort to keep labour, energy, regulatory and ...