Dublin
This coverage focuses on retail developments, store openings, and market trends in Dublin, offering insights into the cityโs 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 Dublinโs retail landscape.
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Dec- 2020 -21 DecemberNews
Hammerson seeks admission to Euronext Dublin
Retail property management group Hammerson has revealed its intention to seek admission to Euronext Dublin and to trade on the main securities market of Euronext Dublin before Britain leaves the EU.ย In a statement the company which owns Londonโs Brent Cross shopping centre said it is โseeking a secondary listing…
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Jul- 2020 -9 JulySupermarkets
Asda launches home delivery partnership with Uber Eats
Asda has announced its partnership with Uber Eats to offer customers โgreater flexibilityโ and access to its products. The trial, which launches this week from stores in Leeds (Pudsey) and Birmingham (Barnes Hill), offers customers a choice of over 300 Asda own-brand products and branded everyday items for delivery including;…
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May- 2020 -15 MayCoronavirus
Poundland to reopen 36 stores across the UK
Discount chain Poundland has revealed it is set to open 36 stores across the UK next weekย as it begins to reopen its store estate.ย While most of Poundlands stores have remained open for โessentialโ shopping, In March, the retailer closed around 100 stores that were located close to another…
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Aug- 2019 -13 AugustFeatures
Mike Ashleyโs high street monopoly
Over the past two years retail tycoon Mike Ashley has been treating the UK high street as his very own personal Monopoly board. However instead of desires to develop houses and hotels on his newly acquired property, Ashley has the grander vision of โsaving the UK high streetโ and turning…
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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 ยฃ12.4m. 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 ยฃ17.3m
Sports Direct has reportedly sold its flagship Dublin store for โฌ20m (ยฃ17.3m) 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 โฌ950,000 (ยฃ823,802) 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 โdevastating consequencesโ. The British Retail Consortium (BRC), Northern Ireland Retail Consortium (NIRC) and Retail Ireland have issued a joint statement highlighting…
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