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Thursday 30 March 2023 Dublin: 14°C

# David Fitzsimons

All time
# retail and services
Retail reps have rubbished claims they're 'obliged' to clamp down on the misuse of e-scooters
Transport Minister Shane Ross said stores must inform consumers of the vehicles’ legal status.
# Property Tax
Revenue boss to face TDs questions amid criticism of Property Tax deadline
Josephine Feehily is expected to appear before the Oireachtas Finance Committee. It comes as retailers warn that the Revenue’s approach could have a serious effect on trade in the run-up to Christmas.
# 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
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.
# Budget 2013
Budget 2013: Here's what the experts had to say about it
From property tax to child benefit cuts to the motor industry, we asked the experts what they thought about Budget 2013. Here’s what they had to say.
# Jobs
JJB Sports to close with loss of 100 jobs
Closure is indicative of failure by landlords to reduce Celtic Tiger era rents, says Retail association.
# Spending
Retail organisation urges against negative budget speculation
While consumer confidence is on the increase, Retail Excellence Ireland warns that spending continues to fall.
# Retail
Receivers appointed to Douglas Court Shopping Centre
The centre will continue to trade as normal.
# Shops
Retail sales still dropping, industry figures show
Many stores face going out of business in 2012, according to the chief executive of Retail Excellence Ireland.