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Petula Martyn

Mid West Correspondent

2024 served up a tough year for hospitality

What was on the menu for the hospitality and tourism sector in 2024?
Business • 29 Dec 24

Household spending up 1% this Christmas - Retail Ireland

The average household will spend €1555 more in retail during the month of December compared to other months, up 1% on last year.
Business • 16 Dec 25

Spending by BOI customers up 6.8% on Black Friday

Black Friday sales are an established part of the Irish retail calendar, as demonstrated by a Bank of Ireland report which shows spending by its customers on the day was up 6.8% on last year.
Business • 19 Dec 24

Trump sets tone for global investment outlook in 2025

The global investment landscape looks set to enter a period of divergence as the return of a Trump administration in the US sets the tone for the year ahead.
Business • 11 Dec 24

Diageo limits supply of Guinness in the UK

The amount of Guinness pubs in the UK can buy before Christmas has been limited by Diageo after exceptional demand in recent weeks.
Business • 06 Dec 24

Tax take rises as Apple tax money continues to roll in

Taxes collected last month were up 46% on November of last year due to the second tranche of Apple tax money appearing in the State's coffers.
Business • 04 Dec 24

Limerick County: The story of the count

Election 24 • 02 Dec 24

Top Trumps - the rise of Elon Musk

It has been a good week for Elon Musk.
Business • 18 Nov 24

Maxol CEO wants cap on retail floorspace to be lifted

The CEO of Maxol has said the cap on retail floorspace of 100m² in the forecourt and convenience retail sector should be lifted to facilitate growth.
Business • 13 Nov 24

Majority expect Christmas shopping to be more expensive

The cost of living continues to be felt among consumers with 72% saying they expect Christmas shopping to be significantly more expensive this year, while 36% expect to spend less compared to last year.
Business • 12 Nov 24
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