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In a bid to make it easier for shoppers to support local, Guaranteed Irish has launched a revamped website that aims to drive traffic and sales to genuine Irish makers and producers.

Consumers urged to buy local in the run up to Christmas

With just over 20 shopping days to go until Christmas, consumers are being urged to buy local.

Business • 02 Dec 22

The decline was driven by a fall in spending on services, while spending in the retail sector increased.

Credit and debit card spending drops in October

Spending on debit and credit cards fell in October, according to figures published by the Central Bank.

Business • 30 Nov 22

93% of the top 20 law firms here said the recruitment and retention of staff was a key concern

Most law firms struggling to recruit and retain staff

Most law firms in the country are struggling to recruit and retain staff, according to a new report by Evelyn Partners, formally Smith & Williamson.

Business • 25 Nov 22

The survey of American Chamber of Commerce members reveals that just under 4% expect to decrease employee numbers, while 35% expect no change.

60% of US firms in Ireland expect to increase headcount

Over 60% of US companies based in Ireland expect to increase their headcount here over the next 12 months, according to new research published today …

Business • 24 Nov 22

The company which was launched in the UK in 2015 is now processing over 330 million transactions a month across the world.

Revolut tops 25 million customers worldwide

Digital banking app Revout has topped 25 million customers globally.

Business • 17 Nov 22

21% of firms surveyed said their business was in decline in the third quarter of this year, compared with 18% during the same period last year

Business growth slows amid rising costs

While businesses are still expanding, new data from Intertrade Ireland shows that the pace of growth is slowing as companies feel the pressure of rising …

Business • 16 Nov 22

Spending in pubs was up 12% in October compared to the previous month

Social spending rebounds in October, pub spend up 12%

Social spending took a significant hit in September but rebounded in October, according to new debit and credit card figures from Bank of Ireland.

Business • 15 Nov 22

The latest figures from the Central Bank show that 23,000 business current accounts were still open with the exiting banks at the end of last moth.

SMEs urged to take action on switching bank accounts

Banking and Payments Federation Ireland is urging small and medium sized businesses that have their current accounts with Ulster Bank and KBC to take action, …

Business • 15 Nov 22

In order to attract and retain talent, 85% of the CFOs surveyed said they are rolling out flexible working patterns.

Retaining and attracting talent a top concern for CFOs

Retaining and attracting the right talent is one of the biggest risks facing businesses in the year ahead, according to a survey of chief financial …

Business • 15 Nov 22

46% of those surveyed are planning to buy electronics, with an average expected spend of just over €500.

40% of consumers plan to make Black Friday purchase

Just under 40% of consumers plan to make a purchase in the Black Friday sales, according to new research from the Competition and Consumer Protection …

Business • 14 Nov 22