Online sales by Irish companies increased last month, in what was the highest level of e-commerce by Irish businesses since May last year, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The proportion of retail sales online (from Irish registered companies) increased to 13pc in February from 11pc in January. Overall, the volume of retail sales increased by 13.9pc in February when compared to the prior month on a seasonally adjusted basis. When motor trades are excluded, the volume of retail sales increased by 2.5pc in February over the previous month and decreased by 3.9pc when compared with February 2020. Last month the volume of retail sales increased in 10 business groups.

Source: Irish Independent March 29, 2021 10:30 UTC