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Retail

# retail - Friday 14 June, 2013

From Business ETC Irish businessman may lead Lidl expansion into US Lidl

Irish businessman may lead Lidl expansion into US

The MD of Lidl Ireland has been tasked with conducting an analysis of the market to see if entering it would be feasible.

# retail - Wednesday 5 June, 2013

From Business ETC 30 jobs for Cork as ‘cash back’ smartphone app expands Jobswatch

30 jobs for Cork as ‘cash back’ smartphone app expands

SnapCash are building an app to allow users take photographs of shopping receipts and then get some cash back.

# retail - Tuesday 4 June, 2013

From Business ETC Penneys start selling online in link-up with Asos Retail

Penneys start selling online in link-up with Asos

Primark had been one of the last major clothes retailers to shun online sales, but have now joined forces with another website.

# retail - Thursday 30 May, 2013

From The Daily Edge You can still buy a Hitler Kettle! Whoops

You can still buy a Hitler Kettle!

But you’ll have to wait. Here’s how the dictator-resembling utensil took over the internet.

# retail - Tuesday 28 May, 2013

From Business ETC “Worrying figures” show we spent less on clothing, books and furniture in April Consumers

“Worrying figures” show we spent less on clothing, books and furniture in April

Retail Ireland has said government must give consumers “hope and a reason to start spending”.

# retail - Sunday 26 May, 2013

From Business ETC Retailers turn focus to online operations in a bid to tap into the €4.1bn market Online Retail

Retailers turn focus to online operations in a bid to tap into the €4.1bn market

Sixty-four per cent of businesses intend to upgrade their online presence in the next 18 months, with the Irish online market predicted to grow to €21bn by 2017.

# retail - Friday 10 May, 2013

Poll: Will the Bangladesh factory collapse change the way you shop? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Will the Bangladesh factory collapse change the way you shop?

As the death toll passes 1,000, we want to know: Will this incident have an impact on your shopping habits?

# retail - Friday 26 April, 2013

From Business ETC We all spent less in March… (Was it the weather?) Retail Sales

We all spent less in March… (Was it the weather?)

The Central Statistics Office and Retail Excellence Ireland both showed a drop in retail spending in March.

# retail - Tuesday 23 April, 2013

From Business ETC Thanks, Penneys: Primark boasts 55 per cent sales surge Retail

Thanks, Penneys: Primark boasts 55 per cent sales surge

Sales at Primark and Penneys across Europe are up to almost £2 billion – meaning profits of €279 million at the retail chain.

# retail - Friday 5 April, 2013

From Business ETC HMV may return to Ireland after buyout of UK business HMV

HMV may return to Ireland after buyout of UK business

Hilco, which previously saved the A-Wear business in Ireland, has bought the UK arm of HMV – and wants to come back to Ireland.

# retail - Tuesday 19 March, 2013

From Business ETC MACE strategy to see 1,200 new jobs by 2016 Mace

MACE strategy to see 1,200 new jobs by 2016

The company is to add 100 new stores to its network by 2016.

# retail - Tuesday 5 March, 2013

From Business ETC Irish arm of Monsoon Accessorize applies for examinership Retail

Irish arm of Monsoon Accessorize applies for examinership

The chain says attempts to renegotiate its commercial leases have been unsuccessful, but that it’s ‘business as usual’ for now.

# retail - Saturday 2 March, 2013

A history of couture in 100 dresses

Exhibition opening today in Paris draws a line between exquisite designs from over 150 years of high fashion.

# retail - Wednesday 13 February, 2013

From Business ETC Retail Excellence Ireland dismiss Consumer Association report on grocery prices Groceries

Retail Excellence Ireland dismiss Consumer Association report on grocery prices

The CAI said the REI “can attempt to dismiss the findings all they like” but they’ve been tracking the price of the same branded products since 2000.

# retail - Thursday 31 January, 2013

From Business ETC Less than 10% of retail employers will increase pay in 2013 Retail Pay

Less than 10% of retail employers will increase pay in 2013

The survey also found that more than 17 per cent will reduce allowances such as bonuses and overtime rates in 2013.

# retail - Tuesday 29 January, 2013

Second man dies after wall collapse in Longford DIY store

The head of Connacht Gold said the company is cooperating fully into investigations into the cause of the fatal accident.

# retail - Monday 28 January, 2013

From Business ETC Retail sales fell slightly in December – CSO Retail

Retail sales fell slightly in December – CSO

The volume of retail sales fell by 0.1 per cent in December but figures show an increase when motor trades are excluded.

# retail - Friday 25 January, 2013

From Business ETC Retail sales up in last three months of 2012 Retail

Retail sales up in last three months of 2012

Hot beverages and home and giftware sectors saw noticeable increases while furniture and flooring suffered losses.

# retail - Thursday 17 January, 2013

From Business ETC Dixons retail sales up 8% in Ireland and UK Dixons

Dixons retail sales up 8% in Ireland and UK

Dixons Retail has posted an 8 per cent rise in sales in Ireland and the United Kingdom over the key Christmas period.

# retail - Tuesday 15 January, 2013

From Business ETC Around 300 Irish jobs at risk as HMV expected to enter administration HMV

Around 300 Irish jobs at risk as HMV expected to enter administration

Administrators from Deloitte in the UK are expected to keep the music retailer’s stores open but its future is uncertain.

# retail - Monday 7 January, 2013

From Business ETC Retail sales fell 1.1% in November – CSO Retail

Retail sales fell 1.1% in November – CSO

Retail Excellence Ireland says it is “not surprised” with decrease, pointing to the timing of the Budget and ‘kite flying’ by the Government for the fall in consumer sentiment.

# retail - Friday 4 January, 2013

From Business ETC Banking sector saw rise in deposits, decline in lending in 2012 Lending

Banking sector saw rise in deposits, decline in lending in 2012

Deposits from insurance corporations and pension funds also saw an increase last year.

# retail - Thursday 3 January, 2013

SuperValu launches country’s first grocery shopping app

Now you can do your weekly shop from your smartphone.

# retail - Monday 31 December, 2012

Three men in court over Clondalkin robbery

A retail premises in Dublin was raided yesterday morning.

# retail - Sunday 30 December, 2012

Three arrested after armed robbery in Clondalkin

The suspects had raided a retail premises in Dublin early this morning.

# retail - Wednesday 26 December, 2012

Christmas shoppers and sales up on 2011 says Retail Excellence Ireland

Good news for retailers from the evidence so far on St Stephen’s Day says the retail representative body.

# retail - Sunday 23 December, 2012

December retail sales ‘up for first time in five years’

Retail Excellence Ireland says this weekend wasn’t as manic as expected, but was very productive.

# retail - Wednesday 19 December, 2012

From Business ETC Retailers warned as €155,000 stolen every hour Shoplifting

Retailers warned as €155,000 stolen every hour

ISME has said that shoplifting costs businesses a total of €44 million over the Christmas period.

# retail - Monday 17 December, 2012

Lisa McInerney: Don’t feed the Grinch – Christmas is meant to be over the top

We overspend, not because we’re greedy or worried we’ll be ostracised if we don’t, but because we love how generosity feels.

# retail - Thursday 13 December, 2012

From Business ETC HMV warns that it may not comply with banking agreements Problems

HMV warns that it may not comply with banking agreements

The statement comes after a “difficult” half-year of trading.

# retail - Tuesday 11 December, 2012

From Business ETC Irish people change to ‘little and often’ shopping trips Retail

Irish people change to ‘little and often’ shopping trips

Supermarket share analysts say the notion of the ‘big shop’ not as popular as before – while supermarket market grows slightly here for second month in row.

# retail - Wednesday 28 November, 2012

From Business ETC Retail sales up 1.7 per cent in October Retail Sales

Retail sales up 1.7 per cent in October

Retail Ireland said the 24 per cent increase in electrical sales is “almost certainly” driven by television purchases ahead of the digital switchover.

# retail - Monday 26 November, 2012

From Business ETC Average Irish consumer ‘will spend €227 online this Christmas’ 29 Days To Go

Average Irish consumer ‘will spend €227 online this Christmas’

Visa Europe says Irish consumers will spend a total of €420 million shopping online for the holiday season.

# retail - Friday 23 November, 2012

Poll: Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?

There’s still a month to go but Christmas lights have been turned on in cities around the country and ads for Christmas shopping are everywhere. Have you started shopping yet?

# retail - Monday 12 November, 2012

One quarter of Irish people ‘will be paying for Christmas’ in New Year

Only two out of five of us will be able to get through Christmas just on our regular income – although credit card use is set to drop, according to Irish credit unions.

# retail - Sunday 11 November, 2012

From Business ETC Almost half in online survey say they will spend less this Christmas Retail

Almost half in online survey say they will spend less this Christmas

The Carat Ireland survey finds that consumers will cut spending on a year ago – with only 4 per cent planning to splash more than in 2011.

# retail - Monday 5 November, 2012

From Business ETC Over half a billion euro in retail stock stolen every year – Retail Ireland RETAIL CRIME

Over half a billion euro in retail stock stolen every year – Retail Ireland

More than half of retailers say they have experienced increased levels of crime in the last two years.

# retail - Wednesday 24 October, 2012

From Business ETC Argos planning to close up to 75 stores Retail

Argos planning to close up to 75 stores

It is not clear whether any Irish locations will be affected by the overhaul.

# retail - Friday 19 October, 2012

From Business ETC Discount retailer to create 300 Irish jobs Jobswatch

Discount retailer to create 300 Irish jobs

The discount retailer celebrated its first anniversary of trading in Ireland with the announcement it will open ten new Irish stores in 2013.

# retail - Tuesday 16 October, 2012

From Business ETC Carrolls Irish Gifts to create 30 new jobs in Belfast Jobswatch

Carrolls Irish Gifts to create 30 new jobs in Belfast

Established 30 years ago, the company now employs 250 staff across Ireland.

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