Packaging waste from online retailers jumps 25% in 2020 Packaging waste generated from online shopping in Ireland increased by 2,953 tonnes, or 25%, this year, new data from Repak shows. Business • 26 Nov 20
Packaging waste from online retailers jumps 25% in 2020 Packaging waste generated from online shopping in Ireland increased by 2,953 tonnes, or 25%, this year, new data from Repak shows. Business • 26 Nov 20
Royal Mail raises revenue view on online shopping boost Royal Mail has today raised its full-year revenue outlook, as it benefited from a surge in online shopping during coronavirus lockdowns, sending its shares up sharply. Business • 19 Nov 20
Royal Mail raises revenue view on online shopping boost Royal Mail has today raised its full-year revenue outlook, as it benefited from a surge in online shopping during coronavirus lockdowns, sending its shares up sharply. Business • 19 Nov 20
Ulster Bank urges online shoppers to be 'scam savvy' Ulster Bank is urging online shoppers to be on the lookout for more than just bargains this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with criminals increasingly targeting unsuspecting shoppers on some of the busiest e-commerce days of the year. Business • 10 Nov 20
Ulster Bank urges online shoppers to be 'scam savvy' Ulster Bank is urging online shoppers to be on the lookout for more than just bargains this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with criminals increasingly targeting unsuspecting shoppers on some of the busiest e-commerce days of the year. Business • 10 Nov 20
SMEs risk losing sales as shoppers move online - Visa The Christmas trading period represents the biggest sales opportunity for around a third of Irish SMEs, but Visa warns that small businesses risk losing out on sales as shoppers move online. Business • 03 Nov 20
SMEs risk losing sales as shoppers move online - Visa The Christmas trading period represents the biggest sales opportunity for around a third of Irish SMEs, but Visa warns that small businesses risk losing out on sales as shoppers move online. Business • 03 Nov 20
EBay beats Q2 profit estimates, ups full year outlook EBay last night beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit and raised its full-year outlook. Business • 29 Jul 20
EBay beats Q2 profit estimates, ups full year outlook EBay last night beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit and raised its full-year outlook. Business • 29 Jul 20
35% of consumers shop online on a weekly basis - BPFI 31% of consumers are more likely to continue shopping online for clothes, toys and electronic goods after Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted, a survey conducted by Banking & Payment Federation Ireland shows. Business • 15 May 20
35% of consumers shop online on a weekly basis - BPFI 31% of consumers are more likely to continue shopping online for clothes, toys and electronic goods after Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted, a survey conducted by Banking & Payment Federation Ireland shows. Business • 15 May 20
Euro zone retail sales suffer largest fall on record Retail sales in the euro zone suffered their largest decline on record in March as restrictions to stem the spread of the coronavirus were put in place and shoppers reduced their spending on everything except food and online orders. Business • 06 May 20
Euro zone retail sales suffer largest fall on record Retail sales in the euro zone suffered their largest decline on record in March as restrictions to stem the spread of the coronavirus were put in place and shoppers reduced their spending on everything except food and online orders. Business • 06 May 20
Online supermarket Ocado's revenue soars 40% UK online supermarket and technology company Ocado said its retail revenue soared 40.4% year-on-year in its second quarter so far as shoppers in coronavirus lockdowns sought deliveries to avoid venturing out. Business • 06 May 20
Online supermarket Ocado's revenue soars 40% UK online supermarket and technology company Ocado said its retail revenue soared 40.4% year-on-year in its second quarter so far as shoppers in coronavirus lockdowns sought deliveries to avoid venturing out. Business • 06 May 20
Online shopping up another 19% over the last week The number of new users and the volume of online shopping continued to increase over the last week as people became even more confined to home due to the Covid-19 crisis. Business • 07 Apr 20
Online shopping up another 19% over the last week The number of new users and the volume of online shopping continued to increase over the last week as people became even more confined to home due to the Covid-19 crisis. Business • 07 Apr 20
91% of households now have internet access New Central Statistics Office figures show that 91% of households have internet access in 2019, a rise of two percentage points since 2018. Business • 18 Oct 19
91% of households now have internet access New Central Statistics Office figures show that 91% of households have internet access in 2019, a rise of two percentage points since 2018. Business • 18 Oct 19
Online shoppers face changes and charges post-Brexit Consumer buying goods online from the UK face immediate changes with increased VAT and import tariffs when the package is delivered by An Post to their home in Ireland, if Brexit goes ahead at the end of October. Brexit • 26 Aug 19
Online shoppers face changes and charges post-Brexit Consumer buying goods online from the UK face immediate changes with increased VAT and import tariffs when the package is delivered by An Post to their home in Ireland, if Brexit goes ahead at the end of October. Brexit • 26 Aug 19
Consumers spent €1.7 billion online in March New figures from the Central Bank show that there are more payment cards than people in this country, with just over six million active credit or debit cards in circulation. Business • 23 May 19
Consumers spent €1.7 billion online in March New figures from the Central Bank show that there are more payment cards than people in this country, with just over six million active credit or debit cards in circulation. Business • 23 May 19
Google complying with EU order in shopping case - EU Google is complying with an EU order to boost competition in online shopping, Europe's competition chief said today, brushing aside complaints from rivals demanding more regulatory action. Business • 22 May 19
Google complying with EU order in shopping case - EU Google is complying with an EU order to boost competition in online shopping, Europe's competition chief said today, brushing aside complaints from rivals demanding more regulatory action. Business • 22 May 19
Online shoppers may face changes post-Brexit Online consumers are being told to be aware that when the UK leaves the EU, current rules around online shopping may no longer apply. Business • 20 Mar 19
Online shoppers may face changes post-Brexit Online consumers are being told to be aware that when the UK leaves the EU, current rules around online shopping may no longer apply. Business • 20 Mar 19
M&S, Ocado shares rise on report of food delivery deal Shares in British retailer Marks & Spencer and online supermarket rose sharply today on the back of a Sunday newspaper report that they are in talks on the launch of an M&S food delivery service. Business • 28 Jan 19
M&S, Ocado shares rise on report of food delivery deal Shares in British retailer Marks & Spencer and online supermarket rose sharply today on the back of a Sunday newspaper report that they are in talks on the launch of an M&S food delivery service. Business • 28 Jan 19
Asos a Christmas winner after stellar sales growth UK online fashion retailer today beat forecasts for sales growth in the key Christmas period, underlining the ability of the online-only players to outmanoeuvre their traditional rivals. Business • 25 Jan 18
Asos a Christmas winner after stellar sales growth UK online fashion retailer today beat forecasts for sales growth in the key Christmas period, underlining the ability of the online-only players to outmanoeuvre their traditional rivals. Business • 25 Jan 18
China shopping festival smashes record with $25bn haul Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant, said its Singles' Day sales extravaganza hit $25.4 billion, smashing its own record from last year and cementing it as the world's biggest shopping event. Business • 13 Nov 17
China shopping festival smashes record with $25bn haul Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant, said its Singles' Day sales extravaganza hit $25.4 billion, smashing its own record from last year and cementing it as the world's biggest shopping event. Business • 13 Nov 17
EU shoppers face 'unjustified discrimination' A new EU report out today finds that shoppers still face unjustified discrimination due to nationality and place of residence. Business • 14 Dec 16
EU shoppers face 'unjustified discrimination' A new EU report out today finds that shoppers still face unjustified discrimination due to nationality and place of residence. Business • 14 Dec 16
Online EU consumers to get greater protections New European Union laws come into effect at midnight, which give consumers greater protection if they purchase goods on the internet within the EU. News • 12 Jun 14
Online EU consumers to get greater protections New European Union laws come into effect at midnight, which give consumers greater protection if they purchase goods on the internet within the EU. News • 12 Jun 14
EBay Q1 earnings up, but outlook falls short EBay's high-flying stock price declined in after-hours trading last night after the e-commerce bellwether gave a cautious outlook for the current quarter due in part to the lacklustre European economy. Business • 18 Apr 13
EBay Q1 earnings up, but outlook falls short EBay's high-flying stock price declined in after-hours trading last night after the e-commerce bellwether gave a cautious outlook for the current quarter due in part to the lacklustre European economy. Business • 18 Apr 13
EBay's Q4 performance caps company's best year yet EBay finished last year with a flourish as bargain hunters flocked to its Internet shopping mall and digital payment service to help lift the company's fourth-quarter earnings above analyst projections. Business • 17 Jan 13
EBay's Q4 performance caps company's best year yet EBay finished last year with a flourish as bargain hunters flocked to its Internet shopping mall and digital payment service to help lift the company's fourth-quarter earnings above analyst projections. Business • 17 Jan 13
