Retail

Motor industry saw big growth in April, as retail sales rose 7.5 per cent year-on-year - CSO

Car sales rose 10.3 per cent in month to April and 18 per cent in the year to same month

Car sales are up 18 per cent year-on-year Picture: Mercedes Benz

Retail sales rose by 2.8 per cent in the month to April, and increased by 7.5 per cent in the 12 months from April last year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

The largest monthly volume increases were recorded in bars, up 14 per cent, motor trades, up 10.3 per cent, and clothing, footwear and textiles, where sales were up 9.5 per cent.

The largest annual volume growth was in motor ...