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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Apr- 2023 -24 AprilFeatures
Is Labour’s five-point plan a starting point to revive high streets?
Can you tell me about yourself and your experience in the retail sector? I‘ve been working in retail for the past three years, having joined BRC the week before lockdown in March 2020. I work in our corporate affairs team, which has responsibility for running the BRC’s public affairs and…
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5 AprilDIY
Screwfix to open 85 new stores in 2023
Screwfix, the omn-ichannel retailer, has announced plans to open up to 85 new stores across the UK, Ireland and France by the end of January 2024, creating more than 800 jobs in local communities. The announcement follows a record year of store openings in 2022, including its first five stores…
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4 AprilPeople Moves
Clarks MD steps down
Footwear retailer Clarks has revealed that its managing director of the UK, Ireland, the Middle East and Africa, Joe Ulloa, has stepped down from his role. As a result, Jonathan Ram, who became CEO last April, will take responsibility for the UK and Ireland’s team until a new managing director…
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Mar- 2023 -29 MarchFeatures
Brendan McDowell: ‘Online marketing has been huge’
Can you tell us a little bit about your background in cosmetics and what led you to start this company? I worked for LivingSocial for five years, working with a lot of beauty salons. At the time, I noticed that there was a gap in the market for really strong…
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27 MarchHealth & Beauty
Boots owner eyes sale or float by year’s end
Boots faces being sold or floated by the end of 2023, following US boss’ wish to separate the global pharmacy retailer, reports This is Money. The news comes as investors and board members want the retailers’ senior leadership team to speed up plans to refocus the business on the US…
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24 MarchDepartment Stores
Ikea signs legal agreement with EHRC to tackle sexual harassment
Ikea UK has signed a legal agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), to improve its policies and practices in relation to sexual harassment after a complaint by a former employee. The agreement comes after the EHRC was made aware of an allegation of sexual assault and harassment…
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20 MarchClothing & Shoes
Former Ann Summers boss dies aged 62
British lingerie and sex toy retailer Ann Summers has recently announced the passing of its former chief executive, Jaqueline Gold at age 62. The business was part of her father David Gold’s empire and she joined the team in 1987 at the age of 19. Despite having little business experience,…
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17 MarchSupermarkets
Aldi gives additional pay rise for store staff
Aldi has announced it is raising its starting pay for store assistants to a minimum of £11.40 per hour nationally, and £12.85 within the M25. The new £11.40 per hour starting rate, which is effective from 1 July 2023, is more than 13% higher than it was a year ago,…
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16 MarchClothing & Shoes
Strikes cause 11.1% decrease in retail footfall, reports Springboard
Footfall declined 11% yesterday as a result of the UK-wide strike action, according to a new report by MRI Springboard. Springboard said that this decline is even “more significant” than usual as it comes on the back of reduced footfall last Wednesday (8 March 2023), when customer activity declined by…
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15 MarchEconomy
Spring Budget: Corporation tax to rise to 25%
Corporation tax is set to rise from 19% to 25% for firms with profits over £250,000, as part of a number of measures announced in chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget. To help offset the corporation tax rise, Hunt also announced a provision of £9bn of “full capital expensing” which for…
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