Retail Sales Volume increased by 12.6% in July 2016
The volume of retail sales (i.e. excluding price effects) increased by 12.6% in July 2016 when compared with June 2016 and there was an increase of 6.3% in the annual figure.
Admin and construction sectors lead jobs growth
Figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of people at work in the economy in Q2 of this year rose to just over 2m.
Residential rents now surpass Celtic Tiger levels
The latest Daft.ie Rental Report shows rents have now surpassed Celtic Tiger levels to reach their highest level on record, with the average rent nationwide up 11% year-on-year in Q2.
Industrial property continues to drive growth Q2
The latest IPD/SCSI Ireland Quarterly Property Index shows total returns for Q2 to have closed at 3.1%, bringing the 12-month return to 19.5%
Debenhams emerges as preferred bidder for its own business
Debenhams has emerged as the preferred bidder for its own business in Ireland, seeing off competition from UK billionaire Mike Ashley.
Dublin city centre camera shop sells for €775,000
Bannon has secured €775,000 for the Camera Exchange shop, opposite Dunnes Stores, at 63, South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2.
