Retail sales in Ireland declined 0.5% month-over-month in October 2025, following an upwardly revised 0.3% increase in September. The decline was weighed down by decreases in food, beverages and tobacco (-2.6% vs 4.4% in September), fuel (-1.1% vs 1.6%). Meanwhile, improved performance were seen in clothing, footwear and textiles (3.6% vs -1.9%). On an annual basis, retail activity rose 2.1% in October, slowing from a 3.7% gain in the previous month, marking the seventh consecutive month of growth.