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JYSK's first Irish store to open was Naas

JYSK criticises time it takes to lease new Irish stores

The country manager for UK and Ireland of the Danish home retail brand JYSK has criticised the length of time involved in acquiring space to rent here.

Business • 14 Apr 21

Strong sales at Louis Vuitton power a rebound at LVMH

Surging sales at Louis Vuitton and Dior helped French luxury giant LVMH make a strong start to 2021, with overall revenues returning to growth in the first quarter, despite new coronavirus lockdowns in much of Europe.

Business • 13 Apr 21

DBI said click and collect services are a vital part of the digital economy

Click and collect 'vital' for survival of retail - DBI

Digital Business Ireland (DBI), the online business representative body has called on the Government to provide clarity to Irish retailers and confirm if click and collect services will be re-introduced from 4 May.

Business • 12 Apr 21

Square offers till systems for retailers while also handling online transactions

Payments service Square launches in Ireland

Payments service Square has announced an Early Access Programme for Irish retailers, making it available in the country for the first time.

Business • 08 Apr 21

6% of respondents said they will never feel comfortable shopping in-store on their local high street ever again

Consumers reluctant to return to in-store shopping

71% of consumers say they will not feel comfortable shopping on their local high street until the Covid crisis is better controlled, according to a new survey.

Business • 11 Mar 21

The decline follows a spike before and during the Christmas period.

Spend on clothes dropped 70% in January - BoI data

Consumer spending dropped sharply in January, according to debit card data from Bank of Ireland.

Business • 12 Feb 21

What Jeff Bezos has achieved with Amazon is remarkable - but others have paid the price for its growth

Bezos' Amazon captures the contradiction of big tech

Jeff Bezos' legacy captures perfectly the contradiction of the modern tech industry, writes Adam Maguire, as Amazon.com has brought innovation and convenience to the many in a way that ultimately benefits the few.

Business • 07 Feb 21

Footfall across all retail destinations was 65% lower than in the same week last year, according to the research

UK shopper numbers up 9%, indicating 'lockdown fatigue'

The number of shoppers heading out to retail stores across Britain rose by 9% last week from the previous week, indicating "lockdown fatigue" for people cooped up at home, according to market researcher Springboard .

Business • 25 Jan 21

Retail Northern Ireland said there are some issues around supply

DUP minister accused of scaremongering over food claims

A Stormont minister who warned hospitals and schools risk running out of food when post-Brexit Irish Sea trade arrangements are fully implemented has been accused of scaremongering.

Ireland • 14 Jan 21

Smyths Toys continued its expansion in the UK in 2019, and now operates 104 stores in Britain and seven in Northern Ireland

Smyths Toys' UK revenues rose to record €737m in 2019

Revenues at the UK and Northern Ireland operations of Galway-headquartered Smyths Toys increased to a record €737m in 2019, new accounts show.

Business • 07 Jan 21

Oonagh O'Hagan, Owner and Managing Director of the Meagher's Pharmacy Group

2020 retail: Lipstick sales drop, casual wear soars

As we ease into 2021, consumer behaviours are settling into a new normal, as people learn to live with the reality of Covid-19.

Business • 03 Jan 21

Retail suffered rolling closures - with shops having to face up to the challenge of selling online in order to stay afloat

Business 2020: Retail forced to face up to online

Ecommerce has been the wolf at the door of the Irish high street for close to two decades now, but the pandemic has finally forced most shops to face up to the online challenge.

Business • 27 Dec 20

Retailers are expected to keep current discounts in place throughout the post-Christmas period

Shoppers encouraged to do sales shopping online

Shoppers will be encouraged to do their January sales shopping online with retailers to offer sales and discounts there rather than in-store.

Business • 23 Dec 20

All stores will have extended trading hours in order to meet pent up demand during the pre-Christmas period (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Penneys to open two stores for 24 hours next week

Penneys is to keep two of its stores open for one 24-hour period next week following their reopening.

Business • 28 Nov 20

Choosing Irish retailers can give customers a better - and more sustainable - experience, according to the eCAI

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 can have benefits beyond supporting local jobs.

Business • 25 Nov 20

A third of surveyed companies said they have felt an overall positive impact on their sales.

Most European retailers plan to expand in 2021

Most European retailers plan to expand their business in the wake of Covid-19, according to new research published by online payments firm Stripe.

Business • 25 Nov 20

In retail, almost 39% of workers said that they could not be certain of future job security.

Job security a concern for 60% of retail workers

Almost 60% of workers in the retail and hospitality industries say they are concerned about the security of their job in the weeks and months ahead, according to new research by e-recruitment platform, Jobs.ie.

Business • 19 Nov 20

Dealz to open three new stores, creating 120 jobs

Discount retail chain Dealz is to open three new stores here in time for Christmas, creating over 100 jobs.

Business • 11 Nov 20

Penney's stores are closed until December 1

Penney's would welcome longer opening hours in December

Penney's has said it would welcome any extension to its store opening hours when it reopens once Level 5 restrictions are lifted in December.

Business • 06 Nov 20

Retailers are seeking clarity on reopening plans

Retailers seek earlier reopening if cases fall further

Retailers say that if Covid-19 case numbers continue to fall, non-essential retail should be allowed to reopen earlier than originally planned.

Business • 05 Nov 20

Shelves of toys, Christmas gifts and Halloween decorations blocked off in More 4 Less in Swords (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Frustration for customers over 'non-essential' retail

A Government minister commenting that children's socks are "non-essential" has thrown a fresh focus on its list of so-called 'essential retail outlets'. The list was published to coincide with the introduction of Level 5 restrictions.

Coronavirus • 30 Oct 20

Socks are not considered 'essential' items under Level 5 restrictions on retail

No one being stopped from buying clothes - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said no one is being stopped from buying essential or non-essential clothes or other items as a result of Covid-19 restrictions.

Coronavirus • 30 Oct 20

Under Level 5 restrictions only essential retail can remain open

Enforcement 'necessary' if shops breach rules - ISME

An organisation which represents small and medium businesses has said garda enforcement of Level 5 restrictions may be necessary if retailers do not abide by the rules.

Business • 26 Oct 20

Gap considering closing Irish stores

Gap is considering closing stores in some European countries including Ireland, as the apparel retailer looks to save cash while dealing with a sales slump brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic and competition from fast-fashion companies.

Business • 21 Oct 20

Shane Burke owns Stylish Guy Menswear in Clontarf

The stylish guy supporting businesses in Clontarf

Fiona Alston spoke to business owner Shane Burke about how his menswear business is coping with the challenges Covid has brought.

Boost My Business • 15 Feb 21