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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Jul- 2025 -3 JulyElectrical
Currys FY profits soar 37% to £162m
Currys has welcomed strong profits and sales in its full-year results, with adjusted profit before tax soaring by 37% to £162m, as UK and Ireland sales boosted its results. In the year ended 3 May 2025, total group revenues were up by 3% to £8.7bn, alongside a like-for-like growth of…
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1 JulyClothing & Shoes
Foot Locker opens its largest UK store in Birmingham’s Bullring
Foot Locker has opened its largest UK store in the Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham, marking the launch of its new ‘Re-imagined’ store concept. The site becomes the footwear and streetwear retailer’s UK flagship and features three permanent zones designed to offer an immersive experience. These include a Sneaker Hub…
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Jun- 2025 -30 JuneSupermarkets
Asda plans to overtake Primark as UK’s biggest clothing retailer
Asda is reportedly planning to overtake Primark as the UK’s biggest clothing retailer, The Telegraph has reported. According to the paper, chairman Allan Leighton believes that the supermarket’s clothing brand, George, can help lead a turnaround for the company. As part of these plans, 100 Asda stores are set to…
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26 JuneOnline & Digital
Moonpig CEO to step down amid strong FY25
Moonpig CEO Nickyl Raithatha is set to step down after seven years in the role following a 12 month notice period, whilst the company also welcomed rising sales in its full-year results. The board has announced that the search for a successor has commenced and Raithatha will continue to lead…
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26 JuneClothing & Shoes
Hobbs opens new store at London Bridge station
Hobbs has opened a new store at London Bridge station, marking the fashion brand’s second travel retail site and its 11th shop in the capital. The 1,340 sq ft unit is the 70th Hobbs store across the UK and Republic of Ireland. It includes a free click-and-collect service aimed at…
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26 JuneClothing & Shoes
Primark to cut 150 roles as part of restructuring plan
Primark is looking to cut around 150 roles across Ireland, the UK and the US, with most of the redundancies expected at its Dublin head office. The job cuts are part of a restructuring proposal to outsource several support function activities to Mumbai-based Accenture, Primark confirmed. The affected roles are…
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24 JuneOnline & Digital
Amazon to invest £40bn as part of major UK expansion
Amazon has unveiled plans to invest £40bn in the UK over the next three years, which will see it build four new fulfilment centres and new delivery stations whilst creating thousands of jobs. As part of the investment it will also upgrade and expand its existing network of over 100…
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17 JuneHigh Street
Poundland confirms plans to shutter 150 stores
Poundland has confirmed that up to 150 stores and two distribution centres are set to close under a new restructuring plan, subject to court approval. Following Poundland’s acquisition by Gordon Brothers last week, an initial 68 stores will close, and along with rent reduction plans, its estate will eventually fall…
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17 JuneHigh Street
Poundland to halt rent payments at hundreds of stores amid restructuring
Poundland will reportedly pause rent payments at hundreds of shops if a restructuring plan is approved by creditors later this summer, Sky News has reported. Poundland’s new owner, investment firm Gordon Brothers, which acquired the retailer last week, is proposing to halt all rent payments at ‘Category C’ shops across…
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13 JuneHigh Street
Warm weather fails to boost footfall in May
Retail footfall across the UK declined by 1.7% compared with May 2024, spelling a sharp drop from the 7.2% rise recorded in April, according to the latest data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Sensormatic Solutions. The downturn affected most retail locations, with High Streets down 2.5% year-on-year, and…
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