Dublin
This coverage focuses on retail developments, store openings, and market trends in Dublin, offering insights into the city’s role as a key retail destination. Reporting examines property developments, brand expansions, consumer behaviour, and economic factors affecting retail in the Irish capital. Tailored for retail executives and managers, the content supports strategic planning for operations, investment, and growth in Dublin’s retail landscape.
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Jul- 2019 -9 JulyClothing & Shoes
Primark founder Arthur Ryan dies aged 83
Budget fashion chain retailer Primark has announced its founder and chairman Arthury Ryan has died at the age of 83, following a short illness. Ryan founded the company, then known as Penneys, in Dublin in 1969 with the news coming just days after the retailer celebrated its 50th anniversary. It…
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Jun- 2019 -24 JuneAdvice
Why experiential retail has never been more important
Picture the scene: A 400m maze with 8ft high walls and a tree-house retreat as its centrepiece, with yoga sessions held on its roof; immersive, interactive light shows that enchant young and old alike; exclusive events with global online influencers and 90s boyband popstars. These types of experiences are a…
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May- 2019 -16 MayClothing & Shoes
Yours Clothing sees 87% profit rise
Discount clothing retailer, Yours Clothing has announced it has seen its full year pre-tax profits for the year ending 3 February rocket by 87% up to £12.4m. Yours Clothing also said it saw year-on-year sales rise by 19%, with in store sales rising by 20% and online sales jumping up…
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Apr- 2019 -18 AprilClothing & Shoes
Sports Direct sells flagship Dublin store for £17.3m
Sports Direct has reportedly sold its flagship Dublin store for €20m (£17.3m) in an off-market sale-and-leaseback deal to an unnamed investor. According to the Irish Times, under the deal, the retailer will continue to occupy the premises while paying the owner an annual rent of €950,000 (£823,802) for the next…
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Mar- 2019 -8 MarchClothing & Shoes
Primark to move 220 roles to Dublin
Primark has announced it will be moving its product operations from Reading to Dublin with 220 staff being told they can either agree to relocate or risk redundancy. The buying, sourcing, quality control, design and merchandising operations departments are currently split between the two cities but the retailer wants to…
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Feb- 2019 -21 FebruarySupply Chain
UK and Ireland retailers warn of no-deal tariffs
With just 36 days until the UK leaves the EU the leading retail bodies in Ireland, Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom have said a no-deal Brexit could have “devastating consequences”. The British Retail Consortium (BRC), Northern Ireland Retail Consortium (NIRC) and Retail Ireland have issued a joint statement highlighting…
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Jun- 2018 -12 JuneOnline & Digital
Harvey Nichols to offer ‘live shopping’ online
British luxury department store Harvey Nichols has become the first retailer to offer ‘live shopping’ online due to its partnership with retail technology company Hero. Harvey Nichols now provides online and offline shopping experiences to customers enabling them to reach stylists from its seven UK stores in addition to its…
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May- 2018 -29 MayHigh Street
Westend Retail Park in Dublin sold for €147.7m
Irish property management group Green Reit has sold the Westend Retail Park in Blanchardstown, Dublin, to a DWS real estate fund for €147.7m (£128.9m).The sale amount is in line with the most recent valuation of the property, which was €147.1m (£128.4) in December 2017. The retail park comprises 230,742 sq…
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