The volume of retail sales rebounded by 38.4% in June compared to May, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

The volume of retail sales rebounded by 38.4% in June compared to May, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. 
This marked the largest monthly increase on record.  
The volume of retail sales was 3.5% higher in June compared to a year ago. When car sales are excluded, the volume of sales was up 22.3% in June and 4.8% compared to a year ago. 
The overall value of retail sales in June was the same as June of last year.  
The rebound last month reflects the reopening of shops on June 8. 
However, the CSO noted that the recovery was unevenly spread.  
Compared to June of last year, bar sales are down 81%, while books, newspapers and stationary sales are down 40%. 
Fuel sales are down 18%, while clothing, footwear and textiles are 16% lower. 
But sales of food are up 19%, while electrical goods are up 14%. Sales of hardware, paint and glass are also up 30% compared to June of last year. 
Online sales as a percentage of overall retail sales fell in June to 6.8% compared to 13.2% in May, the CSO said.