Tesco's PR masterstroke puts price pressure on rivals Tesco's Big Bang price-cut may not quite be as good as it seems, but there's no doubt that it's put other retailers on the back-foot, … Business • 10 Jun
Unshoppable: Why grocery prices keep going up Energy prices are starting to fall while the rate of inflation is easing, and yet food prices are continuing to climb. Adam Maguire looks at … Business • 19 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
Stephen's Green Centre plans deemed 'invalid' A planning application for the €100m redevelopment of St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre has been declared invalid by Dublin City Council. Business • 23 Dec 22
Yuletide tricks: Avoid the pitfalls of online shopping With the Christmas shopping period now well underway, consumers should take care to avoid falling prey to the tricks of scammers and even retailers, writes … Business • 24 Nov 22
Beyond Yellow Pack: The own brand grocery revival Own brand goods were once the butt of the joke of Irish groceries, but improved quality and challenging times have seen consumers here embrace these … Business • 29 Oct 22
Christmas in shops before Halloween - a trick or treat? The price of your grocery bill might be frightening, but are you also horrified at the sight of Christmas selection boxes in the supermarket long … Business • 16 Oct 22
Cheap trips: Can cross-border shopping save you money? Rising consumer prices may lead some shoppers north in search of bargains, but it's not the guaranteed money-saver it may have been in the past, … Business • 18 Sep 22
Debt toll: Caution urged over Buy Now, Pay Later apps The 'Buy Now, Pay Later' market is booming, with big names like Apple and Revolut entering the fray; but experts are warning consumers to be … Business • 09 Jul 22
Price shock: Why car prices are being driven higher Cars are getting more expensive - largely because the parts required to make them are in short supply, which is slowing down the delivery of … Business • 09 Jun 22
Price shock: Why clothing is costing more The cost of clothing is ticking up - and retailers have signaled that more price rises are on the way - as they grapple with … Business • 08 Jun 22
Price shock: Why toilet paper prices are on the rise Toilet paper is a modern essential - but it relies on a raw material that is very much in-demand at the moment. That means we're … Business • 07 Jun 22
Price shock: why the cost of coffee is boiling over A cup of coffee - or tea - is one of life's simple pleasures, but pandemic-induced disruption to the global supply chain is one of … Business • 06 Jun 22
Price shock: Why biscuits are costing more A biscuit might be a bit of a luxury item, but they're a fairly common one in your average grocery shop. Brexit means the cost … Business • 05 Jun 22
Price shock: Why the cost of cooking oil is rising Cooking oil is about as basic an ingredient as it gets - but the cost is rising rapidly for households. Business • 04 Jun 22
Price shock: why the price of pasta is going up Pasta has become a staple item in the average Irish grocery shop - with its popularity jumping even higher during the pandemic. But now prices … Business • 03 Jun 22
The broken supply chain: Many factors, no easy fix A series of unfortunate events - most of which happened thousands of kilometres away - will mean less choice and higher prices in Irish shops … Business • 16 Oct 21
Supervalu to launch reusable, compostable shopping bag Supervalu is to launch a reusable, compostable shopping bag as part of efforts to reduce the amount of plastic used in its shops. Business • 15 Aug 19
14% of households went cross-border shopping last year Fourteen percent of households in the Republic of Ireland travelled to Northern Ireland in 2017 shop and spent a total of €458 million, new figures … Business • 20 Dec 18
Grey matters - how our brains can cost us money You may not realise it, but your everyday behaviour could be hurting your financial health. Business • 07 Aug 18
Sunday trading ban comes into effect in Poland A new law banning Sunday trading in Poland has come into effect, with supermarkets and other retail outlets closed. News • 11 Mar 18
Irish consumers to spend €100m on Black Friday Irish consumers were expected to spend over €100 million online and in store today on so-called Black Friday bargains. Business • 27 Nov 15
UK retailers embrace 'Black Friday' discounts UK streets, shopping centres and online sites were awash with discounts today as more retailers than ever embraced US-style "Black Friday" promotions. Business • 28 Nov 14
Despite growing optimism consumers still cautious Irish consumers are generally optimistic about their prospects but remain cautious, according to a study of people's shopping habits carried out for Retail Ireland. Business • 15 Sep 14
