Grafton's H1 revenues up 13%, but Brexit a concern Builders merchant and DIY retailer Grafton Group has noted "uncertainty about the near term outlook and prospects for the economy" in a trading statement published today. Business • 12 Jul 16
Grafton's H1 revenues up 13%, but Brexit a concern Builders merchant and DIY retailer Grafton Group has noted "uncertainty about the near term outlook and prospects for the economy" in a trading statement published today. Business • 12 Jul 16
AIB to trial an outlet in a Supervalu store A new pilot by AIB will see it operate some banking facilities inside a supermarket. Business • 18 May 16
AIB to trial an outlet in a Supervalu store A new pilot by AIB will see it operate some banking facilities inside a supermarket. Business • 18 May 16
European airports battle to boost retail spend European airports are racing to redesign terminals and offer new services to pull more passengers into their stores. Business • 05 May 16
European airports battle to boost retail spend European airports are racing to redesign terminals and offer new services to pull more passengers into their stores. Business • 05 May 16
JD Sports' full year profits jump by 57% Sports retailer JD Sports Fashion has reported a 57% jump in full-year headline profit before tax and exceptional items, as sales of sports and fashion products continued to surge. Business • 14 Apr 16
JD Sports' full year profits jump by 57% Sports retailer JD Sports Fashion has reported a 57% jump in full-year headline profit before tax and exceptional items, as sales of sports and fashion products continued to surge. Business • 14 Apr 16
M&S sales fall shows task ahead for new boss Steve Rowe, the new boss of Marks & Spencer, said he had his work cut out to end five years of almost constant clothing sales falls after reporting another quarterly decline today. Business • 07 Apr 16
M&S sales fall shows task ahead for new boss Steve Rowe, the new boss of Marks & Spencer, said he had his work cut out to end five years of almost constant clothing sales falls after reporting another quarterly decline today. Business • 07 Apr 16
Magnet Networks buys Imagine's retail division Telecommunications and cloud services provider, Magnet Networks, has bought the Irish retail business division of Imagine Communications Group in an all-cash deal. Business • 07 Mar 16
Magnet Networks buys Imagine's retail division Telecommunications and cloud services provider, Magnet Networks, has bought the Irish retail business division of Imagine Communications Group in an all-cash deal. Business • 07 Mar 16
Grocery retail market continues strong growth The Irish grocery retail market has continued its strong growth into the new year, with shopper spend increasing by 3.8% for the 12 weeks to the end of January. Business • 15 Feb 16
Grocery retail market continues strong growth The Irish grocery retail market has continued its strong growth into the new year, with shopper spend increasing by 3.8% for the 12 weeks to the end of January. Business • 15 Feb 16
British manufacturing and retail data disappoints British industrial output suffered its sharpest fall in almost two years in November and retail spending disappointed over Christmas, denting hopes that the economy bounced back from a mid-year slowdown at the end of 2015. Business • 12 Jan 16
British manufacturing and retail data disappoints British industrial output suffered its sharpest fall in almost two years in November and retail spending disappointed over Christmas, denting hopes that the economy bounced back from a mid-year slowdown at the end of 2015. Business • 12 Jan 16
Retailers expecting strong Christmas sales A new survey shows there is a sharp divide in Christmas shopping between Dublin and the rest of the country, with strong trade in the capital but weak business in provincial shops. News • 19 Dec 15
Retailers expecting strong Christmas sales A new survey shows there is a sharp divide in Christmas shopping between Dublin and the rest of the country, with strong trade in the capital but weak business in provincial shops. News • 19 Dec 15
Next ups profit forecast on strong first half British retailer Next has edged-up its annual sales and profit forecasts after beating its own guidance for first half sales growth. Business • 28 Jul 15
Next ups profit forecast on strong first half British retailer Next has edged-up its annual sales and profit forecasts after beating its own guidance for first half sales growth. Business • 28 Jul 15
US consumer spending sees biggest gain in 6 years US consumer spending registered its biggest monthly gain in nearly six years in May, rebounding from a weak April, the government said today. Business • 25 Jun 15
US consumer spending sees biggest gain in 6 years US consumer spending registered its biggest monthly gain in nearly six years in May, rebounding from a weak April, the government said today. Business • 25 Jun 15
British retail sales stronger than expected British retail sales rose far stronger than expected in April from the previous month, official data has shown, with customers profiting from falling prices. Business • 21 May 15
British retail sales stronger than expected British retail sales rose far stronger than expected in April from the previous month, official data has shown, with customers profiting from falling prices. Business • 21 May 15
Vacancy rate on Cork's main street at 19.5% The vacancy rate of prime ground floor retail space on Cork city’s main shopping street rose to 19.5% in the first three months of the year, according to real estate firm CBRE. Business • 20 Apr 15
Vacancy rate on Cork's main street at 19.5% The vacancy rate of prime ground floor retail space on Cork city’s main shopping street rose to 19.5% in the first three months of the year, according to real estate firm CBRE. Business • 20 Apr 15
Debenhams appoints Duddy as non-executive director Debenhams has appointed veteran retailer Terry Duddy as a non-executive director, Britain's second-largest department store has said. Business • 10 Apr 15
Debenhams appoints Duddy as non-executive director Debenhams has appointed veteran retailer Terry Duddy as a non-executive director, Britain's second-largest department store has said. Business • 10 Apr 15
Google opens its first retail store The first global Google shop has opened in central London, as the web giant attempts to keep pace with established retail rival Apple. Business • 11 Mar 15
Google opens its first retail store The first global Google shop has opened in central London, as the web giant attempts to keep pace with established retail rival Apple. Business • 11 Mar 15
Homebase planning to close Longford store DIY retailer Homebase has confirmed that it is planning to close its store in Longford. Business • 08 Jan 15
Homebase planning to close Longford store DIY retailer Homebase has confirmed that it is planning to close its store in Longford. Business • 08 Jan 15
Toy retailer Smyths to create 15 jobs in Galway Smyths Toy Superstores plans to create 15 new jobs at its Galway head office in the next six months. Business • 24 Dec 14
Toy retailer Smyths to create 15 jobs in Galway Smyths Toy Superstores plans to create 15 new jobs at its Galway head office in the next six months. Business • 24 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
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
US retailers report strong sales in October US retailers reported strong sales in October, a sign American consumers were spending with more gusto and could help keep the economy growing at a brisk pace. Business • 14 Nov 14
US retailers report strong sales in October US retailers reported strong sales in October, a sign American consumers were spending with more gusto and could help keep the economy growing at a brisk pace. Business • 14 Nov 14
US consumer confidence rebounds US consumer confidence rebounded in October after September's slump, a good sign for the upcoming shopping season. Business • 28 Oct 14
US consumer confidence rebounds US consumer confidence rebounded in October after September's slump, a good sign for the upcoming shopping season. Business • 28 Oct 14
South Africa's Spar Group to buy 80% stake in BWG South Africa's Spar Group is to buy an 80% stake in BWG Group, which owns Spar in Ireland and the southwest of England, for €55m. Business • 11 Aug 14
South Africa's Spar Group to buy 80% stake in BWG South Africa's Spar Group is to buy an 80% stake in BWG Group, which owns Spar in Ireland and the southwest of England, for €55m. Business • 11 Aug 14
Next raises profit guidance for second time Next has raised its guidance for annual sales and profit for the second time in three months after a strong second quarter performance, helped by favourable weather and new store openings. Business • 29 Jul 14
Next raises profit guidance for second time Next has raised its guidance for annual sales and profit for the second time in three months after a strong second quarter performance, helped by favourable weather and new store openings. Business • 29 Jul 14
Tesco shareholders criticise retailer's management Shareholders at Tesco's annual meeting have berated the British retailer's board for the low share price, poor results and questioned whether the management knew what they were doing. Business • 27 Jun 14
Tesco shareholders criticise retailer's management Shareholders at Tesco's annual meeting have berated the British retailer's board for the low share price, poor results and questioned whether the management knew what they were doing. Business • 27 Jun 14
Green REIT buys Dublin portfolio for €375m Green REIT has agreed a deal with Cosgrave Property Group to buy a property portfolio in Dublin to €375m. Business • 11 Jun 14
Green REIT buys Dublin portfolio for €375m Green REIT has agreed a deal with Cosgrave Property Group to buy a property portfolio in Dublin to €375m. Business • 11 Jun 14
Aldi to create 450 new jobs by end of the year Aldi has announced 450 new jobs across its network of stores, which it hopes to fill by the end of the year. Business • 21 May 14
Aldi to create 450 new jobs by end of the year Aldi has announced 450 new jobs across its network of stores, which it hopes to fill by the end of the year. Business • 21 May 14
