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- 2025 -10 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Primark sees strong H2 UK and US sales offset weaker European demand
Fashion retailer Primark reported stronger H2 UK trading and rising US sales, offsetting weaker European demand, with full-year growth to 13 September 2025 expected at around 1%. This growth is supported by its ongoing store rollout programme, which contributed about 4% to annual sales. Owner Associated British Foods (ABF) said…
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10 SeptemberSupply Chain
Evri extends partnership with Debenhams
Evri has expanded its long-term partnership with Debenhams Group through a two-year contract extension. It comes as Evri delivered a record 807 million parcels in its most recent financial year and builds on the relationship between Evri and Debenhams which began in 2014. The new deal will establish Evri as…
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9 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Decathlon appoints new leadership team for UK and Ireland
Decathlon has appointed Elena Pecos as chief executive and Romain Gravigny as chief operating officer for its combined UK and Ireland business. Pecos takes over from Eric Mazillier as the two territories formally merge under one leadership team. She previously led Decathlon Ireland as chief executive, a role she took…
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9 SeptemberHigh Street
Dunelm profits rise 2.7% to £211m as store footprint increases
Dunelm has revealed that its profit-before-tax rose 2.7% to £211m, up from £205.4m, for the year ended 28 June 2025. Alongside this, the company’s total sales rose 3.8% to £1.77bn, up from £1.70bn. It stated that its digital sales were now 40% of total sales, up from 37% in the…
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8 SeptemberHigh Street
Modella and Doug Putman vie for collapsed Claire’s UK stores
Modella Capital along with Doug Putman, the businessman who rescued HMV, are both reportedly bidding to take over Claire’s UK operations after the fashion accessories chain fell into administration, according to Sky News. Modella Capital, which this year agreed to buy WH Smith’s 480 UK high street stores and plans…
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4 SeptemberElectrical
Currys reports strong trading as it starts £50m share buyback
Currys has reported that its group sales rose 3% for the 17 weeks ended 30 August, as it began its £50m share buyback programme. The electronics retailer stated that its UK and Ireland like-for-like sales had been driven by market share gains with double-digit growth in new categories and b2b.…
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Aug- 2025 -29 AugustHealth & Beauty
Boots ‘well positioned’ for future growth amid Sycamore acquisition
The Boots Group has claimed it is “well positioned” for future growth as a private standalone company following the acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance by Sycamore Partners, completed in partnership with Stefano Pessina and his family, who have reinvested their full stake. As part of the separation, Walgreens, Boots, Shields…
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27 AugustSupermarkets
Co-op expands health and wellbeing range with new H&B tie-up
Co-op has partnered with Holland and Barrett to launch a new health and wellbeing offer across 125 convenience stores from today (27 August). The new range, housed in dedicated “health and wellness” bays, will include 52 product lines such as vitamins and supplements, with a focus on gut health, family…
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26 AugustHigh Street
Business rates ‘double hit’ to cost English firms £2.5bn
Businesses the length and breadth of England are “staring down the barrel” of a £2.5bn hike in property taxes from April 2026, as inflation and a new government stealth tax will combine to drive up business rates bills, according to analysis by global tax firm Ryan. A nationwide revaluation of…
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22 AugustSupermarkets
Co-op launches ‘tap to join’ memberships
Co-op has announced the introduction of ”tap to join” memberships on its new electronic shelf labels. The NFC technology utilised on the electronic shelf edge label directs the shopper to Co-op’s membership webpage via their own mobile phone where they can sign-up. Co-op confirmed earlier this year that it had…
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