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Calls for forum to help future of retail following Dundalk job losses

There needs to be an urgent forum convened to look at the future of retail, Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú has said, following last week’s announcement of the closure of all Carphone Warehouse stores in the State, including in Dundalk. The Sinn Féin TD has ...

28 Apr 2021 at 08:26

Local News

Retailers worry about 'challenges ahead' despite Covid-19 reopening plan

Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the retail sector, thas welcomed clarity that the sector will reopen fully on Monday, May 17, with click and collect resuming a week earlier, on Monday, May 10. The group said retail businesses were ...

30 Apr 2021 at 19:55

National News

'Benefits are huge' - Irish retailers can now apply for funding to improve online presence

Irish retailers are being encouraged to apply for funding to enhance their online presence. The Minister of State for Employment Affairs and Retail Business, Neale Richmond, today (April 5) encouraged retailers to apply for up to €25,000 ...

05 Apr 2023 at 11:34

Local News

Volume of retail sales down 1.3% in June amid rising inflation

The volume of retail sales was down 1.3% in June compared to the previous month, and fell by 6.6% over the last year, new figures show. The data, released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), shows the largest monthly decrease was in ...

28 Jul 2022 at 14:43

Local News

Retailers issue warning over excise increases on tobacco

Continuous excise increases on tobacco are driving Irish smokers towards a growing black market, fuelling significant growth in smuggling activity. That is according to Retailers Against Smuggling (RAS), who have outlined why Budget ...

14 Jul 2021 at 17:01

Arts & Entertainment

Late Late Toy Show: These top-selling toys for Christmas could feature on 2023 show

Barbie, a “Beast Lab” and an interactive digital pet are predicted to be among the top-selling toys this Christmas as the Late Late Toy Show airs on Irish television this Friday, November 24. No pressure @PatricKielty ...

22 Nov 2023 at 12:07

Business

Retail giant pulls out of Russia and warns cost-of-living crunch will hit sales

Marks & Spencer said it is leaving its Russian franchise business as it also warned that its sales growth will slow due to the cost-of-living crisis. The retail giant’s Russian arm, which is run by Turkish ...

25 May 2022 at 10:17

Arts & Entertainment

WATCH: John Lewis releases this year's highly anticipated Christmas ad

John Lewis has used its Christmas ad to raise awareness of children in care with the story of a middle-aged man learning to skateboard before welcoming a young teenager into the family home. The 90-second ...

10 Nov 2022 at 12:40

National News

People most likely to catch Covid in waves 2 and 3 were retail workers

Retail workers in waves two and three were the workforce most likely to contract Covid-19. That's according to a recent report from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) which looked at Irish household ...

01 Oct 2021 at 17:13

National News

Retail sales remained flat in December, CSO figures show

Overall retail spending in December remained flat when compared with the previous month, latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show. Motor sales were up 4% in December and ...

27 Jan 2023 at 13:01

Popular clothing company sees sales and profits rise despite Ukraine war hit

Business

Zara owner Inditex has posted a jump in first-quarter sales and profits despite a 216 million euro (£184 million) hit from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and lockdowns in China. The Spanish ...

08 Jun 2022 at 10:02

National News

Spending on socialising and retail jumped last month, bank figures show

Spending in Ireland in the last month was up by 2% with a significant jump on retail and social spending, analysis by one of Ireland's main banks has found. Bank of Ireland debit and ...

15 Nov 2022 at 13:15

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