Retail Sales Index
Changing spending patterns saw retail sales in December 2022 fall marginally from November figures indicating the traditional Christmas rush has turned into more of a marathon than a sprint. Annualised figures (excl. motors) show a strong increase in sales values of 7.88% albeit a nominal increase in volumes of 0.16%. This reflects the ongoing price inflation which saw the cross over in the value and volume indexes last year. The data also shows a strong shift away from household and electrical which enjoyed a stellar performance during periods when other retail outlets were closed due to COVID restrictions.
The first Bannon Pulse of 2023 is now live. We look back at the strong level of activity in 2022, highlighted by the large number of lettings and new market entrants. Our occupancy trackers finished 2022 in positive form, as did our trading analysis across the retail categories. 
Our final Retail Pulse of 2022 has just gone live. All in all, an exceptionally busy year for the team at Bannon. 2023 is looking very promising for Retail.
Bannon’s latest monthly Retail Pulse has now gone live. Neil Bannon looks at recent retail sales data to demonstrate how the negative narrative continues to clash with reality.
Great news for the Citywest community. The nationwide restaurant chain, Camile Thai Kitchen has chosen Citywest Shopping Centre for its latest location.
EZ Living Interiors have opened their fifteenth Irish store at The Retail Park Liffey Valley. The store, which adds to an already impressive retailer line up in the park, is home to over 100 sofa collections, 50 dining sets, 50 bedroom ranges and a divine collection of home accessories, with everything from the timeless to the trendy. With an array of furniture designed and manufactured locally in Ireland, the Irish-owned family business is passionate about supporting Irish jobs, skill and craftmanship.
