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
Revenue warns online shoppers of potential tax bills Revenue is warning shoppers that they may find themselves liable to pay significant tax and duty bills for products bought online. Business • 22 Nov 17
Irish retailers eye Black Friday sales of €100m Retailers around the country today took part in the one-day sales event known as Black Friday. Business • 25 Nov 16
Black Friday sales set to top €100m this year The pre-Christmas sales phenomenon of Black Friday, which originated in the US, has been slowly sneaking its way into the festive retail calendar here in … Business • 22 Nov 16
Dixons Carphone beats first-half profit forecasts Electricals and mobile phone retailer Dixons Carphone beat forecasts with a 23% rise in first half profit, helped by a strong performance in its UK … Business • 16 Dec 15
Irish consumers to spend €100m on Black Friday Irish consumers were expected to spend over €100 million online and in store today on so-called Black Friday bargains. Business • 27 Nov 15
Only 35% of Irish SMEs can process sales online Irish shoppers are expected to spend over €100m tomorrow on Black Friday - that equates to €4m an hour. Business • 26 Nov 15
John Lewis may rein in Black Friday push next year British department store chain John Lewis enjoyed the most lucrative week in its 150-year-history thanks to "Black Friday" business. Business • 05 Jan 15
Police criticise 'Black Friday' chaos in Britain One of Britain's most senior police officers has hit out at stores after "Black Friday" promotions sparked chaos and violence around the country. News • 28 Nov 14
UK retailers embrace 'Black Friday' discounts UK streets, shopping centres and online sites were awash with discounts today as more retailers than ever embraced US-style "Black Friday" promotions. Business • 28 Nov 14
More US retailers to open on Thanksgiving Macy's and a slew of other US retailers are opening on Thanksgiving for the first time ever in an effort to win a bigger slice … Business • 28 Nov 13
Early Black Friday start sparks US shopping frenzy The US shopping frenzy known as 'Black Friday' began earlier than usual this year, with retailers such as Target Corp and Toys R Us opening … News • 23 Nov 12
Early birds grab bigger slice of US retail pie An early start to the US holiday shopping season boosted US retailers as customers came with their families and loaded up carts last night. Business • 23 Nov 12
