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Don't delay cut to hospitality VAT rate, REI urges

Retail Excellence Ireland has called on the Government to follow through on its promise to permanently cut the rate of VAT for the hospitality industry to 9% in Budget 2026.

Business • 25 Jul

4.6 billion low-value packages - the majority of which came from China - entered the European Union last year

Retailers welcome planned fee on non-EU packages

Irish retailers have welcomed a European Union proposal to add a €2 flat fee on all packages coming from outside the bloc.

Business • 21 May

Fergal Doyle, Chairman of Retail Excellence Ireland, Alan Dillon, Minister of State for Small Business and Retail & Circular Economy, and Jean McCabe, CEO of Retail Excellence Ireland.

Retail body calls for pause in minimum wage increases

Retail Excellence Ireland has called on the Government to indefinitely pause any increases in the minimum wage.

Business • 02 May

Jean McCabe, the CEO of Retail Excellence Ireland

New SME alliance to support retail & hospitality sectors

Retail Excellence Ireland, the largest representative body for the retail industry in the country, has today announced its membership of a new umbrella organisation called SME Alliance.

Business • 16 Sep 24

The minimum wage is currently €12.70 per hour, however legislation allows employers to pay young workers an age-based sub-minimum rate.

Is it fair for young people to be paid less than adults?

Legislation allows employers in Ireland to pay those under 20 less than their older colleagues - but is this fair?

Business • 28 Jul 24

Retail Excellence Ireland said a recent survey showed that nearly half of its members will not be able to cope with rising operating costs

Warning of retail closures if Govt does not cut VAT rate

Retailers are warning that the sector is facing mass closures unless the Government introduces a lower rate of VAT in order to help firms meeting rapidly rising costs.

Business • 06 Feb 24

Only 18% of Retail Excellence Ireland members show customer reviews on their website

Supports needed to help retail SMEs thrive online

The retail landscape in Ireland is constantly evolving due to changing consumer demands and developments in technology.

Business • 01 Sep 23

Eir outlets in Naas and Bray were among a number of retail stores hit in recent weeks (file image)

Retailers call for action after spate of raids

Retail Excellence Ireland (REI) says a major increase in Garda resources is needed after a spate of retail crime incidents across the country.

Business • 06 Jul 23

REI said footfall in many urban centres is up, but the mild weather in recent weeks has had a negative impact on sales of winter stock – particularly in ladies fashion, footwear and children's wear

Christmas trade should be 'on par with 2015' - REI

A late rally in Christmas retail trading should see sales 'on par with 2015', according to Retail Excellence Ireland.

Business • 22 Dec 16

Grocery sector gets Easter boost, new review shows

Retail sector boosted by early Easter

The first quarter was particularly strong for the retail industry, according to the latest review from Retail Excellence Ireland and Grant Thornton.

Business • 26 Apr 16

Jewellery sales up 15% in the last three months of 2014, new survey from Retail Excellence Ireland shows

Strong retail sales growth recorded in 4th quarter

Retail figures for the last three months of 2014 show sales growth of 4.22% - the biggest quarterly gain recorded in the Irish retail sector since 2007.

Business • 23 Jan 15

Customers remain cautious in their spending despite a rise in discretionary income

Retailers see lower level of Christmas trade

Retailers have recorded a slightly lower level of trade this Christmas compared to 2012, according to industry body Retail Excellence Ireland.

Business • 24 Dec 13

Retail Excellence Ireland says ESB has 'no understanding of the real world and the harsh economy we live in today'

REI calls for ban on ESB strike action

Retail Excellence Ireland has called on the Government to introduce legislation banning industrial action by companies managing essential services, such as the ESB.

Business • 26 Nov 13

High Court approves examiner's plan for B&Q chain in Ireland

Over 600 jobs saved at B&Q Ireland

The High Court has approved the examiner's recommendations for DIY chain B&Q Ireland.

Business • 07 May 13

Sales at garden centres down 25% in first three months of 2013

Retail sales hit by bad weather and tax concerns

Retail sales were hit by the unusually cold weather in March, the introduction of the local property tax and industrial relations uncertainty.

Business • 23 Apr 13

Retail Excellence Ireland noted heavy discounts in run up to Chrismtas

Retail sales edge higher in last quarter of 2012

Retail sales rose slightly during the fourth and final quarter of 2021, Retail Excellence Ireland's latest industry performance review shows.

Business • 25 Jan 13

Value of sales this Christmas to be down by 0.47%, according to new prediction

Christmas trade may fall 0.5% this year

Retail Excellence Ireland has predicted a drop of almost 0.5% in Christmas trading this year.

Business • 27 Nov 12

Retail sales continued to fall last quarter

Retail sales continued to fall in the third quarter of 2012, the fourteenth consecutive quarter to record a decline.

Business • 22 Oct 12

Retail body blames poor weather for drop in sales

Retail sales in the second quarter of 2012 continued to fall according to Retail Excellence Ireland.

Business • 19 Jul 12

Retailers predict €250m boost from Euro 2012

A new survey by Ireland’s largest retail industry group Retail Excellence Ireland reveals that Irish retailers are predicting a significant boost in retail sales this June from Ireland’s participation in Euro 2012.

Business • 23 May 12

Q1 retail sales disappoint despite March rise

Retail sales fell in the first three months of the year, according to the retail industry group Retail Excellence Ireland.

Business • 23 Apr 12

Bar sales among biggest fallers in February

Weak 2012 spending start continues

Official figures show that consumer spending continued its weak start to 2012 in February.

Business • 28 Mar 12

Retail Excellence Ireland