Motor trade sees retail sales up 1%

The volume of retail sales increased by 1% last month compared to June 2009.

FTSE up more than 1%

London's FTSE 100 Index slumped more than 1% today after US figures showed weaker-than-expected growth in the second quarter.

Little change for European markets

PARIS: the Cac-40 index closed up 1.8 at 3653.7.

Jewellery sales hike a gem for retailers

The decline in retail sales eased to 5%in the second quarter of the year compared with the same time last year, according to Retail Excellence Ireland (REI) which represents 8,500 stores nationwide.

Irish consumer confidence at highest point for three years

Consumer confidence in Ireland has reached its highest point in three years.