Retail momentum eases as Brexit unnerves shoppers

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Retail Ireland says the momentum in the retail sector has eased

The momentum enjoyed by the retail sector earlier this year has eased as the prospect of Brexit unnerves shoppers and the fall in sterling intensifies pressure on online andcross-border retailers, according to a new report.

Retail Ireland's latest review of the sector found the continued recovery of the Irish economy was positive for retailers in the first half of the year but price-sensitivity among shoppers and intense competition have kept prices down. The ...