Most consumers expect higher costs this Christmas The majority of consumers expect their Christmas shopping to be more expensive this year, according to a new survey from KPMG. Business • 17 Nov
Tesco's PR masterstroke puts price pressure on rivals Tesco's Big Bang price-cut may not quite be as good as it seems, but there's no doubt that it's put other retailers on the back-foot, … Business • 10 Jun
EU lays out plans to reduce retail investor commission The European Union has set out plans to cut how much retail investors pay banks and insurers for financial products to encourage investment and make … Business • 24 May
HMV to return to Ireland with new Dublin store Music retailer HMV is to make a return to Ireland, seven years after it closed its last remaining shop here. Business • 18 May
Loyalty fee: The price of retailers' reward cards Loyalty cards and retailers' rewards apps may seem like a way of saving money or getting the best deal – but they're probably taking more … Business • 22 Feb
Fruit and veg imports hit by poor weather in Europe A number of retailers in Ireland say they are experiencing availability issues with certain fruit and vegetables. Ireland • 21 Feb
Lidl bought €1bn of Irish food and drink in 2022 Lidl invested €1 billion in Irish agri-food businesses last year, according to a report by the retailer. Business • 18 Jan
JD Sports lifts outlook after Christmas revenue growth British clothes and footwear retailer JD Sports reported total revenue growth of over 20% in the six weeks in the run up to Christmas which … Business • 11 Jan
Costs and staffing test retail and hospitality in 2022 2022 got off to a rocky start for many businesses in the hospitality and retail sectors. Business • 23 Dec 22
Stephen's Green Centre plans deemed 'invalid' A planning application for the €100m redevelopment of St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre has been declared invalid by Dublin City Council. Business • 23 Dec 22
Bulkamania: Can stocking up save you cash? Bulk buying options are growing in Ireland but care needs to be taken to ensure you are actually saving money, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 22 Dec 22
Yuletide Yield: Businesses that get a Christmas bounce Christmas is an important time for many reasons, but for some businesses it's make or break, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 14 Dec 22
Christmas spend set to match last year - Retail Ireland Irish households are expected to spend the same amount of money this Christmas as they did last, as the impact of the higher cost of … Business • 28 Nov 22
Yuletide tricks: Avoid the pitfalls of online shopping With the Christmas shopping period now well underway, consumers should take care to avoid falling prey to the tricks of scammers and even retailers, writes … Business • 24 Nov 22
US retail sales increase solidly in October US retail sales increased more than expected in October as households stepped up purchases of motor vehicles and a range of other goods, suggesting consumer … Business • 16 Nov 22
Christmas in shops before Halloween - a trick or treat? The price of your grocery bill might be frightening, but are you also horrified at the sight of Christmas selection boxes in the supermarket long … Business • 16 Oct 22
UK retail sales rise in July - ONS data UK retail sales picked up in July but continued to show longer-term signs that consumers are making cutbacks to save money amid soaring inflation, according … Business • 19 Aug 22
Retail sales fall in June amid soaring inflation New figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that the volume of retail sales was down 1.3% in June when compared to the previous … Business • 28 Jul 22
Return to Sender: The costs of sending clothes back Customers are sending more of their online purchases back, prompting some retailers to stop covering the cost of returns. Adam Maguire looks at why returns … Business • 19 Jun 22
Zara-owner's profit up on post-Covid wardrobe renewal Fashion giant Zara's owner Inditex has said its quarterly profit jumped 80% on the back of soaring sales as consumers stuck at home during the … Business • 08 Jun 22
Price Shock: Why the cost of tomatoes is increasing Tomato prices jumped earlier this year while availability plummeted - so what were the factors behind this everyday item suddenly becoming a bit of a … Business • 03 Jun 22
Avoca to open new Kildare Village outlet next month Retail chain, Avoca, is to open a new store in the Kildare Village centre next month. Business • 23 Mar 22
Brown Thomas opens €12m Dundrum shop Brown Thomas has opened a new shop in Dundrum Town Centre, following a €12m investment by the luxury retail group. Business • 24 Feb 22
A challenging year for Ireland's retail sector 2021 was a tough year for many businesses across the country, particularly non-essential retailers who were shut for almost five months of the year. 2021 in Review • 29 Dec 21
Fewer new releases hits Gamestop's Irish business The absence of new video game releases last year contributed to the Irish arm of Gamestop recording pre-tax losses of €5.07m in 2020. Business • 22 Dec 21