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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Nov- 2024 -22 NovemberElectrical
Currys unveils UK&I store upgrades ahead of Xmas trading
Currys has announced a range of upgrades to its UK and Ireland stores ahead of the Golden Quarter trading period, as it seeks to create a more seamless shopping experience for customers. These enhancements come on the back of Currys’ store refurbishment programme, which saw 50 superstores and 42 megastores…
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20 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-20/11/24
Ted Baker has re-entered the online retail scene with a UK-exclusive ecommerce platform following its financial collapse earlier this year. The site is operated by United Apparel and Legwear (ULAC), appointed by Authentic Brands Group, which owns the brand. European versions are in development. This marks a strategic pivot after…
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20 NovemberDIY
Dunelm enters Irish market with Home Focus acquisition
Dunelm has acquired Home Focus, a soft furnishings retailer which trades from 13 stores across the Republic of Ireland, for an undisclosed amount. The business, which operates under the ‘Home Focus at Hickeys’ brand, also operates online, and provides home delivery and a ‘Click and Reserve’ option for customers to collect…
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14 NovemberDIY
CDS Superstores acquires 70 Homebase stores out of administration
The Range and Wilko owner CDS Superstores has acquired 70 Homebase UK stores after the DIY retailer collapsed into administration. Gavin Park, Gavin Maher and Adele Macleod of Teneo Financial Advisory Limited were appointed as joint administrators of HHGL Limited and Hampden Group Limited, which trade under the Homebase name.…
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13 NovemberDIY
Homebase readies to bring in administrators
Homebase are reportedly lining up administrators from Teneo to handle a pre-pack deal with The Range that will save over 1,500 jobs, Sky News has learned. While The Range is said to be readying a deal to snap up a majority of the DIY retailer’s stores, the future of the…
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11 NovemberNews
HMV to expand into book sales
HMV is set to embark on a new chapter as it expands into the sale of books this November. The move marks the retailer’s first major foray into literature as a standalone offering within its retail space. HMV is devoting an entire floor of its flagship store to its newest…
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5 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-5/11/24
Primark’s profits surged by 51% to £1.1bn in FY24, as its parent company, Associated British Foods, credited a significant rise in profitability and returns amid ongoing investment efforts. Total group sales grew by 6% to £9.4bn, despite summer fashion sales being dampened by poor weather in H2. Notably, Primark reported…
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5 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Primark profits rise by 51% to £1.1bn in FY24
Primark has seen its operating profits soar by 51% to £1.1bn in the year ended 14 September 2024, as the group hailed a “substantial” improvement in profitability and strong returns amid ongoing investment. Associated British Foods reported that sales for the group rose by 6% to £9.4bn over the year,…
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1 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-1/11/24
Boohoo has appointed Debenhams CEO Dan Finley as its new chief executive, rejecting calls from Frasers Group owner Mike Ashley to assume the role. Finley, who has led Debenhams for two years and previously spent a decade at JD Sports, is praised by Boohoo’s board for his digital retail expertise…
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1 NovemberNews
Selfridges’ owner sees losses hit £340m in FY24
Selfridges parent company Cambridge Retail Group has suffered losses of £340.3m during the period that ended 3 February 2024. However, filings at Companies House show that group sales increased 95% to £1.5bn, compared to £804m the previous year. As well as Selfridges, Cambridge Retail Group includes Shel Holdings Europe in…
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