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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Sep- 2023 -7 SeptemberNews
Aldi opens 1000th store and targets 500 more
Aldi is opening its 1,000th UK store in Woking, Surrey, today (7 September) and has committed to a new long-term target of 1,500 stores in the UK, which will see the company invest billions of pounds into the UK economy. The Woking store is one of over 150 sites that…
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7 SeptemberElectrical
Currys LFL UK sales down 2% in Q2
Currys has revealed that its like-for-like in the UK and Ireland were down 2% for the 17 weeks ended 26 August 2023. Despite this the company stated that its revenue trends were better in July and August than in May and June. Currys stated that it saw robust sales in…
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7 SeptemberHealth & Beauty
Holland and Barrett relaunches its entire food range
Holland and Barrett has relaunched its entire food range with the first 500 products launching throughout September marking the start of the “biggest transformation of its food category in a decade”. The news comes after the retailer has been investing in its store estate, opening 19 stores and refitting 16…
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4 SeptemberNews
UK footfall falls by 1.6% in August
Total UK footfall decreased by 1.6% in August (YoY), down from a rise of +1.8% in July, the BRC has said. According to new data covering the four weeks from July 30 to August 26, high street footfall decreased by 0.9% in August (YoY), down from +1.6% in July. Shopping…
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1 SeptemberFeatures
Video game retailing has come a long way
During the pandemic, Game closed approximately 40 of its UK regional branches, while this year, it made the decision to close all of its 35 stores in Ireland to relocate concessions in Sports Direct outlets. However, the new CEO of Game, Nick Arran, vowed that the specialist games retailer will…
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Aug- 2023 -29 AugustNews
Boots to open at Battersea Power Station
Boots has announced that it will launch a new beauty only store at Battersea Power Station. The 11,200 sq ft beauty playground is set to open later this year at London’s newest shopping destination and will create a new destination for beauty lovers to try out new products, looks and…
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25 AugustNews
Puma appoints new general manager of Europe
Sports company Puma has recently appointed Javier Ortega as new general manager of Europe, effective from September 1, 2023. He will be responsible for the areas Central Europe, France, UK & Ireland, Southern Europe and Nordics and report directly to Puma CEO Arne Freundt. Ortega, who has been with the…
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18 AugustShopping Centres
Armagh’s The Mall to undergo refurb under new management
The Mall Shopping Centre in the centre of Armagh centre, Northern Ireland, will undergo a refurbishment following its acquisition by Turkington Group earlier this year. Under new ownership, the scheme has renewed its lease with anchor tenant Sainsbury’s and welcomed a new tenant, Hays Travel, with further deals expected to…
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16 AugustPeople Moves
Harvey Nichols CEO to step down
The CEO of Harvey Nichols, Manju Malhotra, has quit after 25 years with the company, The Telegraph has reported. Prior to her departure, Malhotra reportedly wanted to make significant changes after many loss-making years at the group, which operates eight department stores in the UK and Ireland. According to the…
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Jul- 2023 -31 JulyHealth & Beauty
Superdrug to open tenth Irish store in Dublin
Superdrug will be opening its tenth store in Ireland this Thursday 3 August in Dundrum Town Centre. The new 3,760 sq ft store, which will offer customers health and beauty products, everyday toiletries, beauty treatments and luxury fragrances, will also bring 40 new job opportunities to the area. In addition,…
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