Ireland
This coverage focuses on retail trends, developments, and performance in Ireland, with attention to both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Reporting includes store activity, regional economic factors, consumer behaviour, property developments, and strategic moves by local and international retailers. Tailored for executives and managers, it offers insights into operating successfully in Ireland’s retail market.
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Dec- 2025 -11 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Topshop set to return to Australia in exclusive Myer deal
Myer Group has revealed it will relaunch Topshop across all 56 of its department stores from February 2026, marking the brand’s return to the Australian market and expanding the retailer’s push to attract younger customers. The exclusive agreement will see Topshop sold in-store and online through Myer, with the British…
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8 DecemberHigh Street
Poundland to close 14 additional stores
Poundland has begun clearance sales at a further 14 stores as part of its closure programme, with discounts of up to 40% applied across remaining stock. Once these closures are complete, Poundland expects to operate a network of 650 to 700 stores across the UK and Ireland. The sales –…
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5 DecemberHigh Street
Footfall slips in Nov as Black Friday fails to lift shopper numbers
Total UK footfall fell 0.8% year-on-year in November, compared with a 0.7% decline in October, as Black Friday failed to produce the much needed boost for retailers, according to the latest data from the BRC. High street footfall decreased 1.2% after a 0.6% rise in October, while retail parks saw…
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5 DecemberSupermarkets
Tesco Ireland invests €18m on colleague pay and benefits
Tesco Ireland will invest more than €18m (£15.7m) in colleague pay and benefits in 2026, including a 3% rise in hourly rates and additional spending on pension auto-enrolment. From 1 January 2026, hourly-paid store and distribution colleagues will receive the uplift, taking the average hourly rate to €18.13 (£15.83). The…
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2 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Oliver Bonas continues expansion with 20 more stores planned for 2026
Oliver Bonas is set to open or relocate five stores before the end of 2025 and plans a further 20 new sites in 2026 as the business accelerates its expansion across the UK and Ireland. The upcoming openings include Lincoln on 5 December, followed by Silverburn and Altrincham on 13…
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1 DecemberHigh Street
Modella eyes Wynsons takeover
Modella Capital is reportedly in advanced talks for a deal to acquire Wynsors World of Shoes, according to Sky News. A deal could be reached before the end of the year for the retailer which trades from approximately 50 standalone shops across the north of the country. The chain also…
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Nov- 2025 -19 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Iceland Foods to double Ireland presence with four new Dunnes stores
Iceland Foods has doubled its number of store-within-a-store (SWAS) concepts in Ireland, strengthening its successful partnership with retailer Dunnes Stores. Four new Iceland concessions opened before the end of the year in Dunnes stores, with the first launching in Ennis last month on 30 October. Additional openings followed in Dunnes…
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7 NovemberEntertainment
Footfall drops for sixth consecutive month as shoppers await Budget impact
Retail footfall across the UK fell by 0.7% year on year in October, marking the sixth consecutive monthly decline as shoppers remained wary ahead of a possible tax-raising Budget, according to new BRC-Sensormatic Solutions data. Although footfall continued to remain down, the four-week period to 1 November showed an improvement…
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4 NovemberClothing & Shoes
ABF considers Primark separation
Associated British Foods (ABF) is reviewing its group structure in a move that could result in the separation of its Primark and food operations. The company said no decision had yet been taken, but the review is aimed at “maximising long-term value” across the business. The process is being conducted…
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Oct- 2025 -30 OctoberHigh Street
HMV to open three new stores as part of UK and European expansion
HMV has announced plans to open three new stores in Peterborough, Cork and The Hague as part of its ongoing expansion across the UK and Europe. The new locations represent a further step in its investment in high-street retail following a period of growth and refurbishment across its existing estate. …
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