Stripe processed more than $817bn in payments last year Irish-founded payments platform Stripe has said it processed more than $817 billion in 2022. Business • 05 Apr
High spend retail: How shops get you to spend more Online shopping has drawn in consumers with its convenience and choice, but it's also given retailers new ways to encourage people to spend their money, … Business • 16 Feb
Wayflyer raises $253m in debt finance Irish financing firm Wayflyer has secured $253m in debt finance from Credit Suisse to help it to continue its expansion. Business • 01 Sep 22
Return to Sender: The costs of sending clothes back Customers are sending more of their online purchases back, prompting some retailers to stop covering the cost of returns. Adam Maguire looks at why returns … Business • 19 Jun 22
Digital ad spend up 27% in 2021 - IAB/PwC report Digital advertising spend rose 27% to €830m last year, according to a report by IAB Ireland and PwC. Business • 13 Apr 22
Online shopping levels set to maintain pandemic highs The majority of consumers expect to shop online at least as much as they did in 2020, according to a survey by communications regulator ComReg. Business • 04 Jun 21
Business 2020: Life through a lens leads to tech boom 2020 will be remembered as the year of the screen as the pandemic pushed normally face-to-face interactions into the digital world - exposing the sometimes … Business • 31 Dec 20
Shoppers urged to think Irish in online spending spree With retailers trying to lure shoppers in with Black Friday deals, many are encouraging people to direct their money towards Irish-based retailers, which they say … Business • 25 Nov 20
New e-commerce platform launched for Irish retailers Digital Business Ireland has teamed up with finance company, humm by flexifi, to launch a new e-commerce platform for Irish retailers and businesses. Business • 13 Nov 20
Bakers keep making dough following move online When Storm Emma hit Ireland in 2018, the country's shops quickly ran out of bread. owever Ireland's love of baked goods has manifested itself differently … Business • 23 Apr 20
