Black Friday sales help to drive down UK inflation British inflation fell by much more than expected in November, possibly reflecting Black Friday discounts as clothing and footwear prices dropped sharply, official data showed ... Business • 16 Dec 20
Debit card spend for Cyber Monday and Black Friday up Bank of Ireland's debit card transactions on the first day of reopening of non-essential retailers after Covid restrictions on December 1 jumped by 42% on ... Business • 04 Dec 20
Amazon says sellers saw more than $4.8 billion in sales Amazon.com said today that independent businesses selling on its platform crossed $4.8 billion in worldwide sales from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, an increase of ... Business • 01 Dec 20
Irish e-tailers recorded 135% Black Friday boost Spending on Irish websites on Black Friday was up 135% on last year according to new data from Revolut. Business • 29 Nov 20
Caution urged online as Black Friday sales start With non-essential retailers still in Stage 5 Covid-19 lockdown, consumers this week will be navigating a four day weekend of online sales and promotions from ... Business • 27 Nov 20
An Post to deliver 3.3m parcels a week in December An Post is forecasting Ireland's busiest ever online shopping fortnight, as Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach. Business • 26 Nov 20
Christmas shoppers urged to be wary of online fraud Consumers shopping online this week are being advised to be on the lookout for scams. Ireland • 24 Nov 20
Amazon delays Black Friday event in France Amazon has bowed to French government pressure to postpone its "Black Friday" discount shopping sales in France to help local shopkeepers struggling with a lockdown ... Business • 20 Nov 20
Tips on how to turn Black Friday Green The multinationals may have the jump on us with their early offers but we have more in our arsenal - we have Green Friday. Boost My Business • 18 Nov 20
Black Friday shoppers urged to buy Irish Retail Excellence has called on the public to support Irish businesses in the upcoming 'Black Friday' sales on 27 November. Business • 16 Nov 20
Tips to help your business compete with multi nationals this year As part of our Boost My Business initiative Fiona Alston chatted to Scurri CEO Rory O'Connor for tips on holding your own against the multi ... Boost My Business • 31 Dec 20
Where to get exposure for your small business for free As part of our Boost My Business initiative we've put together a few suggestions of how to get your business more exposure for free. Boost My Business • 23 Mar
Retail sales rebound in December - CSO The volume of retail sales increased by 5.8% on an annual basis in December compared to annual growth of 1.4% in November, the Central Statistics ... Business • 28 Jan 20
Monthly retail sales sink by 3.3% in November - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that annual growth in retail sales volumes slowed to 1.4% in November from growth of almost 4% ... Business • 08 Jan 20
H&M's Q4 sales growth takes hit from later Black Friday Fashion retailer H&M said today its sales rose by 9% in the fourth quarter, putting it on course to increase annual profits for the first ... Business • 16 Dec 19
German Amazon workers strike on 'Black Friday' Hundreds of Amazon workers in Germany walked off the job as the online retailer kicked off its "Black Friday" sales bonanza, escalating a long-simmering battle ... Business • 29 Nov 19
Green is the new black as big shopping season kicks off Business group Isme is appealing to consumers to back local businesses today, Black Friday, and in the lead up to Christmas. Business • 29 Nov 19
Green is the New Black as buy Irish campaign launched A national campaign encouraging consumers to buy Irish goods on one of the busiest shopping days of the year - the last Friday in November ... Business • 14 Nov 19
Irish consumers to spend €250m on Black Friday buys A total of €250m is forecast to be spent by Irish shoppers on Black Friday - split almost equally between online and bricks and mortar ... Business • 12 Nov 19
Bumper Black Friday boosts UK retail sales UK shoppers sought out Black Friday discounts in their droves last month, pushing retail sales growth to a six-month high. Business • 20 Dec 18
Is Black Friday causing pain for retailers? Today is Black Friday, the retail event that originated in the US but has made its way to this side of the Atlantic in recent ... Business • 23 Nov 18
Black Friday: Six things consumers should watch out for As retailers prepare for a bounce in business around the Black Friday weekend this year, consumers should tread carefully as they get bombarded with offers ... Business • 23 Nov 18
UK retail sales slide in December, capping tough year UK shop sales slid by much more than expected in December, capping off the weakest year for retail since 2013 as consumers squeezed by the ... Business • 19 Jan 18
US customers doing most Black Friday business online Turnout at US retailers has been relatively subdued on Black Friday, with many shoppers flocking to stores to eye items in person and enjoy the ... Business • 24 Nov 17
Amazon workers in Italy, Germany to strike Workers at Amazon's main distribution hub in Italy are planning their first ever strike for Friday, trade unions said. Business • 23 Nov 17
