The Ulster Bank survey also highlights record high inflationary pressures.
Retail was one of four areas which saw growth for the first time since January 2019
In May, growth was reported across all four sectors - manufacturing, retail, services and construction - for the first time since January 2019.Inflationary pressures were also rising at a record rate with firms in Northern Ireland continuing to deal with a rise in their input costs. "Across the UK, Northern Ireland firms continue to experience the most severe rates of inflation with firms invariably linking the increased costs and lengthening delivery times to Brexit paperwork," said Ulster Bank Chief Economist Richard Ramsey.
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