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UK consumer prices rose 0.3% in annual terms in November after a 0.7% rise in October

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

Overall debit card spend in November increased, new Bank of Ireland figures show

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 said more than 71,000 small and medium-sized businesses worldwide had surpassed $100,000 in sales

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

On average shoppers here spent a total of €63.18 on Irish websites on Black Friday

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

Six in ten consumers have said they will do more online shopping this year than last year

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 has delivered 2.5 million parcels a week in recent times

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

Over €22m was stolen through card frauds in Ireland last year

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 France's CEO Frederic Duval said the company would push the Black Friday event back to December 4 when French shops re-open

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

Retail Excellence said that 70% of online sales in Ireland were with non-Irish businesses before the pandemic hit.

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

Make sure your online payment system is up to date.

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

There is a big push towards shop local this Christmas, make sure you get your business noticed.

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 • 07 Dec 20

New CSO figures show that sales of food, beverages and tobacco jumped by 11.7% in December

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

Sales of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and medical articles slowed by 9% in November, new CSO figures show

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

&M has today reported a slightly smaller-than-expected rise in fourth-quarter sales

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

The strike, called by the powerful German Verdi union, is set to last until Tuesday morning

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

The Green Friday campaign is asking people to think of the local economy

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

Preparations are underway at the Kilkenny Store in Dublin for Green Friday

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 are continuing to spend despite some weakening in confidence, the latest Consumer Market Monitor shows

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

UK retail sales volumes, including the Black Friday sales period, jumped by 1.4% in November after two months of decline

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

For many it now marks the start of the Christmas shopping period, but for an increasing number of retailers Black Friday appears to be somewhat of a headache

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

Is the offer as much of a bargain as you think it is?

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 slump 1.5% in December from November

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

Many department and big-box stores have said they will compete fiercely on price this quarter while keeping inventory lean

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 employs 1,600 people at its distribution hub in Piacenza

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