SFA issues warning to firms hosting staff parties The Small Firms Association has issued a warning to small businesses hosting staff Christmas parties, advising them to ensure they have sufficient anti bullying and … Business • 17 Dec 15
Dublin Airport warns against wrapping presents Dublin Airport has warned passengers not to wrap presents if they are carrying them as hand luggage as they may be required to open them … News • 15 Dec 15
Australia Christmas tree lights break world record Hundreds gathered in Canberra's centre in Australia last night to watch a new world record for most lights on an artificial Christmas tree. World • 28 Nov 15
Consumers to spend less on Christmas this year A new survey from the Irish League of Credit Unions has found Irish people have said they will spend slightly less on Christmas this year … Business • 24 Nov 15
Saving Index falls to lowest level since February An expected rise in consumer spending this Christmas is likely to have a knock-on effect on people's savings in the months ahead, according to Nationwide … Business • 13 Nov 15
110 new jobs at two tech firms announced Global IT company Tata Consultancy Services is to create more than 80 highly skilled jobs across Ireland. Business • 02 Nov 15
Retail Ireland eyes Christmas sales of €4 billion Retail sales for Christmas are set to be the best since 2008, according to Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the sector. Business • 08 Oct 15
Home Retail reports weak Christmas sales The Home Retail group said it expected to post full-year profit before tax in line with expectations. Business • 15 Jan 15
US retail sales fall in key shopping month US retail sales fell sharply in December, the biggest holiday shopping month of the year, according to Commerce Department data published today. Business • 14 Jan 15
696 drink-driving arrests over festive period Gardaí say that 696 people were arrested for drink-driving over the Christmas period. News • 14 Jan 15
Debenhams' quarterly sales fall Department store Debenhams posted a fall in first-quarter sales, although there were signs of improvement over the key Christmas trading period. Business • 13 Jan 15
M&S's Christmas spoiled by online delivery woes Marks & Spencer posted a worse than expected 5.8% drop in underlying sales of clothing, gifts and homeware in its Christmas quarter, exacerbated by online … Business • 08 Jan 15
Cautious outlook stifles Sainsbury's cheer Strong demand for premium foods and clothing helped British grocer J Sainsbury to beat Christmas sales forecasts. Business • 07 Jan 15
Traditional end of Christmas celebrated Today officially marks the end of the festive period and is known as the feast of the Epiphany or "Nollaig na mBan" for many who … News • 06 Jan 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
Next full price sales up nearly 3% Next signalled brighter prospects for UK retailers today with a solid rise in Christmas sales, especially online, without resorting to the discounting. Business • 30 Dec 14
Christmas Truce football match 'romanticised' It is the enduring image of Christmas conciliation, but historians have warned that the World War I truce football match said to have taken place … News • 25 Dec 14
Hundreds visit living crib in Galway Hundreds of people are braving poor weather conditions in Galway to visit a live crib at the city's cathedral. News • 16 Dec 14
Retailers warned over increased shoplifting risk Retailers are being warned to be vigilant towards the increased risk of shoplifting over the Christmas period. Business • 15 Dec 14
Irish consumers to spend €600 on Christmas Half of people surveyed by the Irish League of Credit Unions plan to borrow money to cover the cost of Christmas. Business • 08 Dec 14
Christmas starting earlier - statistician Christmas really is arriving earlier in recent years according to experts in statistics. News • 11 Nov 14
Next cuts profit guidance as sales feel the heat Clothing retailer Next today cut its profit guidance after unusually warm weather suppressed demand for its winter wears. Business • 29 Oct 14
Argos in Christmas season recruitment drive The retailer Argos has said it is looking for 500 part-time staff for the peak Christmas season at its 40 stores in Ireland. News • 15 Sep 14
Burberry posts strong Christmas sales British luxury brand Burberry posted a 14% rise in underlying retail revenue in the Christmas quarter. Business • 15 Jan 14
Tesco's sales fall in Christmas period Tesco, the world's third biggest retailer, posted another heavy drop in underlying sales in its main British market in the Christmas trading period, Business • 09 Jan 14
