Adam Maguire

Business Journalist

There aren't many US-made products on the shelves of Irish supermarkets - but tariffs could still push up consumer prices in a number of ways

Tariffs at the tills: How a trade war could hit prices

It is unclear the extent to which consumers will be impacted by US-EU tariffs, but what is clear is that they will not escape unscathed, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 06 Apr 25

Snow White has underperformed at the box office - and looks set to be a major flop for Disney

Toon Out: Why Disney has remade its classics cartoons

Disney's live action remakes have gotten plenty of criticism – but they've also made the studio a lot of money... until now, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 28 Mar 25

23andMe's most valuable asset is the genetic data it holds on roughly 15 million people

23andMe's bankruptcy sale a concern for Irish consumers

Irish consumers should be concerned about 23andMe entering bankruptcy, according to a data protection expert, even if they never used the genetic testing service.

Business • 25 Mar 25

Heathrow's closure was the latest in a string of major disruptions that companies have experienced in the past year

Heathrow closure shows need to plan for the unexpected

The shut-down of Heathrow Airport last week is a reminder to companies that they need to expect the unexpected and prepare accordingly.

Business • 24 Mar 25

Wicked became an event movie - with fans of the musical turning up in costume to sing along to its set-piece songs

Screen Saver: How cinemas are trying to bring us back

Cinemas are one of the few businesses that is yet to recover from the pandemic - but many are getting creative in their attempts to lure audiences back, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 18 Mar 25

Matthew Gilbert, who refers to himself online as 'the Irish Viking' has previously claimed to be earning €50,000 a month through adult subscription service OnlyFans

Wicklow OnlyFans model appears on Tax Defaulters' list

A Co Wicklow OnlyFans model - and the company he owns - has appeared on Revenue's latest Tax Defaulters' list.

Business • 13 Mar 25

Jenny Melia, Executive Director of Enterprise Ireland, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke and Karen May, CFO of XOCEAN

VC investment in women-led startups hit €200m in 2024

Venture capital firms invested €200m in Irish, women-led start-ups last year, according to Pitchbook's 'Europe All In' analysis.

Business • 07 Mar 25

The US has not yet raised tariffs on EU goods - but companies here are still going to be impacted by its trade policies

Irish firms impacted by US tariffs on Canada, Mexico

Ireland will feel the effects of US tariffs - even before they are imposed on European Union goods, according to a trade expert.

Business • 06 Mar 25

Nike decided to put more emphasis on selling directly to consumers through its own shops and website - but that move has backfired

Sink or Kim: Why Nike wants to team up with a Kardashian

A short-sighted decision by Nike five years ago has opened the door to new rivals, and prompted it to recruit a new big name star in an attempt to regain growth, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 06 Mar 25

Most grocery retailers - even discounters and convenience stores - now have self-service tills

On The Self: Why shops are getting customers to do more

They used to be a rarity, but self-service options are taking over retail - requiring the customer to do more work and reducing shops' need for as many workers, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 27 Feb 25