# Retailers

All time

'It's a hammer blow': Retailers say they are in 'shock' at decision to shut non-essential shops

The move has been described as a “hammer blow” to retailers.

53.2k

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Dec 30th 2020, 9:48 PM

# reopening

Retailers call on government to move forward re-opening of sector to Monday

Cabinet is meeting today to discuss the Level 5 exit plan.

27.0k

Nov 24th 2020, 12:53 PM

# Covid-19

'We have to get the doors open before Christmas': Retailers and pubs call for clarity on re-opening

The Vintners Federation of Ireland said outdoor-only service is “useless” for many pubs.

25.6k

Nov 16th 2020, 1:30 PM

# Leo Varadkar

Tánaiste says it is 'unfair' for non-essential shops to stay open by selling PPE

The Tánaiste said it was “totally unfair” for retailers staying open in this way and that gardaí would be enforcing legislation.

83.5k

139

Oct 25th 2020, 3:15 PM

# Coronavirus

Level 5: These are the essential retail outlets and services allowed open under the new restrictions

New restrictions are to come into force across the country – so what does this mean for retail?

540k

205

Oct 19th 2020, 10:07 PM

# booze curtain

'It's the 11th hour': Retailers concerned as deadline looms to separate out alcohol products in shops

A 12 November deadline has been set for retailers to adhere to the separation requirements from the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill.

183k

Aug 10th 2020, 6:10 AM

# Retailers

Simon Harris says 'there's no need to camp outside Penneys' as major retailers outline re-opening plans

Under the government’s accelerated roadmap, retailers are permitted to re-open from Monday.

78.5k

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Jun 6th 2020, 2:39 PM

# Shopping

High street stores to get green light to reopen from next Monday

Shopping centres will not be permitted to reopen in Phase 2.

52.3k

Jun 4th 2020, 5:42 PM

# Kantar Worldpanel

Dunnes Stores retains top spot in Ireland's supermarket wars

That’s according to the latest Kantar Worldpanel supermarket shares.

17.8k

Sep 23rd 2019, 4:17 PM

# falcon labs

Warning that dietary supplement 'not fit for human consumption' due to presence of illegal steroids

The FSAI has told people not to purchase or consume Falcon Labs products.

39.2k

Mar 8th 2018, 1:33 PM

# Smoking

Over 300 retailers targeted in sting operations to see if they're selling cigarettes to under 18s

The HSE figures relate to the first three quarters of last year.

28.1k

Jan 21st 2018, 7:00 AM

# Retail Ireland

Irish retailers on course to record best Christmas season since 2007

Despite the positive growth, cross-border shopping has been a big worry for Irish outlets this year.

10.0k

Dec 26th 2017, 12:27 PM

# Data Protection

Retailers used customers' email addresses taken for issuing receipts to send marketing material

The Data Protection Commissioner has issued guidelines for shops using people’s email addresses for marketing purposes.

24.7k

Nov 10th 2017, 6:20 AM

# Sales

Penneys and discount supermarkets are making other retailers decrease their prices

Intense competition is forcing retailers to pass on cost savings, according to Savills’ latest retail report.

18.7k

Aug 28th 2017, 9:35 AM

# Under Pressure

Retailers say the rates they have to pay are way too high and it's damaging business

Retail Ireland has called for urgent reform of the rates system.

12.1k

Jul 10th 2017, 7:39 AM

# fuel thieves

No plans to introduce PSNI petrol 'drive-off' pilot scheme in Republic

PSNI is leaving it up to petrol station owners in two areas to pursue non-paying drivers – but there are fears it would make it “easier” for criminals.

30.9k

Aug 11th 2016, 9:45 PM

# High Street

The post-Christmas sales are a 'mixed bag' for Irish retailers

Footfall is down, but spending is up.

18.6k

Dec 29th 2015, 6:10 AM

# Consumer rights

Aunt Mary has bought you another horrible Christmas jumper. So, can you return it?

It’s the time of year when people need to know their consumer rights – here’s the lowdown.

11.6k

Dec 26th 2015, 10:00 AM

# HEY BIG SPENDERS

Retailers fear Dublin traffic restrictions will force shoppers to out-of-town centres

The Irish Parking Association said the restrictions could result in a 24% fall off in shopping and entertainment revenue.

13.5k

Aug 10th 2015, 8:55 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet?

Dare we ask?

9.3k

Dec 6th 2014, 10:11 AM

# spend spend spend

Retailers are going to have their best Christmas since 2009 thanks to you

Irish households are expected to spend an extra €650 to €750 in shops this month compared to other months this year.

7.3k

Dec 1st 2014, 8:52 AM

# Do you ever feel...?

22c for a plastic bag? California has gone a step further and banned them altogether

No more, ‘Paper or Plastic?’

11.5k

Oct 1st 2014, 9:49 AM

# stubbed out

Retailers might stop selling cigarettes if tobacco licence fee goes up

That’s according to the National Federation of Retail Newsagents.

12.1k

Sep 2nd 2014, 8:00 AM

# they got beef

Beef farmers launch "blitz" at Tesco in Naas

They’re protesting new age limits on their products in British supermarkets.

19.7k

Aug 21st 2014, 5:37 PM

# beef prices

Irish farmers' anger at 'decimation' of income

A meeting in Navan organised by the Irish Farmers Association saw tempers flare over beef pricing.

8.9k

Aug 20th 2014, 3:03 PM

# Social Welfare

Life on the dole - a dark and humorous diary

Tobias Kirkner arrived back to Ireland and thought it would be easy to ‘get on the dole’… he was wrong.

43.3k

Aug 9th 2014, 8:30 PM

Voices

Opinion: Irish farmers must stand up for change – or else sleep with one eye open

The reality is that this globalisation of our food and agricultural system is failing consumers, the environment and our farmers.

524

May 7th 2014, 8:15 AM

# More Money

Mandate union secures €20m in pay increases for 40,000 members

By winning pay increases, Mandate says members have more money to spend in the local economy.

7.6k

Apr 28th 2014, 11:22 AM

# Supermarkets

Tesco's market share fell over Christmas while discount retailers saw a boost

Supervalu attracted 40,000 more households over the festive period, helping it to push its market share above 20 per cent.

9.8k

Jan 20th 2014, 1:29 PM

# St Stephen's Day

PICS: Queues for Brown Thomas go all the way around the corner in Dublin and Cork

It’s like something out of the Celtic Tiger…

68.3k

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Dec 26th 2013, 2:24 PM

# Examinership

Four A|wear stores remain open following examiner appointment

Following the fashion chain entering receivership, stores in Blanchardstown, Dundrum, Grafton Street and Sligo are still trading.

20.2k

Dec 3rd 2013, 3:38 PM

# Consumers

Own-brand products 'allow retailers to bully their suppliers'

An Oireachtas committee has expressed “serious concerns” about the increasing use of own-brand products by supermarkets and retailers.

11.9k

Oct 24th 2013, 6:30 AM

# Loss leaders

Call for below-cost selling of milk and bread to be banned

An Oireachtas Committee has also called for a code of conduct in the groceries sector that would be enforced by a supermarket ombudsman.

16.6k

Oct 23rd 2013, 1:46 PM

# Good News

It's back! HMV to reopen four stores in two weeks

The Limerick, Henry Street, Dundrum and Liffey Valley outlets are due to reopen on either the 5 or 6 September.

21.7k

Aug 22nd 2013, 9:54 AM

# Groceries

The price of groceries is still rising - but slightly slower than before

Data from Kantar Worldpanel also shows Lidl and Aldi continuing to increase their share of Ireland’s grocery market.

4.9k

Jun 24th 2013, 3:07 PM

# Waiting Times

Contactless payments to cut the time you spend in a queue

With 6,000 of the terminals now in Ireland, the 11.2 minutes that people spend queuing on a daily basis looks set to drop.

16.1k

Apr 23rd 2013, 6:23 PM

# Smuggling

Retailers fuming over illegal cigarette trade

Up to 100 retailers are to meet tomorrow evening on the issues of cigarette smuggling and illegal cigarette selling in Dublin.

8.9k

Apr 21st 2013, 1:14 PM

# Consumers

Consumers shopping more often to hunt for bargains

Retailers say customers are buying less branded products and are shopping around more.

6.0k

Apr 19th 2013, 9:02 AM

# Shortages

Late shoppers may be penalised as stores run low on toys and tablets

This is not a drill. Furbys are heading towards extinction and iPad Minis are all sold out.

12.6k

Dec 12th 2012, 2:01 PM

# 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.

9.6k

Dec 11th 2012, 8:47 AM