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- 2023 -26 JulyPeople Moves
Dyaco UK Ltd appoints SVP of Europe
Dyaco UK, a supplier and manufacturer of commercial gym equipment in the UK and Ireland, has announced the appointment of Jon Johnston as its new senior vice president of Europe. The news marks a transition from Johnston’s nine-month consultation role as UK managing director, which will enable him to further…
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24 JulyNews
Footfall drops by 3.5% amid July train strikes
As the RMT rail strike hit most of the UK on 20 July, footfall dropped by -3.5% from last week over the period up to 1pm, according to new data from MRI Springboard. Footfall declined in all three key destination types, by -5.9% in high streets, by -1.1% in shopping…
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13 JulyNews
Currys and Samsung partner for tech recycling initiative
Currys and Samsung UK have teamed up to offer customers unique discounts on selected products when they trade-in any unwanted tech with the retailer. The promotional event means Currys customers can get between 10-15% off on over 390 Samsung products when they trade-in any old electrical item this July. The…
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12 JulyHealth & Beauty
Superdrug profits soar 71% in 2022
Superdrug has revealed that pre-tax profit soared by 71.7% to £77.8m in 2022, against the prior year’s £45.3m, as online trading volumes continued to track significantly ahead of pre-pandemic levels. The health and beauty retailers also saw a 17% surge in sales to £1.3bn in 2022, up from £1.1bn in…
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7 JulyNews
Argos to close 100 stores over the next year
Argos is reportedly planning to shut down more stores next month as part of plans to close 100 sites over the next year, according to The Sun. The retailer has already shut down 37 shops this year, including all the branches in Ireland. Owned by Sainsbury’s, Argos is now planning…
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7 JulyHigh Street
Heatwave dampens June footfall
Footfall fell -1.9% in the five weeks from 28 May to 01 July 2023 as hot weather meant that shoppers strayed from the high street, according to BRC-Sensormatic IQ data. The fall was worse than the three-month average increase of -1.1% and comes as high street footfall increased by 0.6%…
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6 JulyClothing & Shoes
Clarks names Under Armour’s Bob Neville as new UK & ROI MD
Clarks, the British shoe brand, has appointed Bob Neville as its new managing director for the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, effective from August 2023. Neville returns to the UK from Hong Kong, where he has been based for 30 years, leading teams with some of the world’s largest…
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Jun- 2023 -16 JuneSupermarkets
Tesco sales up 9% amid signs of easing inflation
Tesco has announced that its sales excluding fuel in the UK and Ireland have risen 9% to £13.8bn for the 13 weeks ended 27 May 2023. Overall, the company posted sales of £14.8bn across its stores in the UK, Ireland and Central Europe including Booker, an increase of 8.2%. This…
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14 JunePeople Moves
Just Hype strengthens management team
Leicester-based Just Hype, a global fashion and accessories brand, has announced the appointment of two new executives to further strengthen its management team. Dave Leigh has been appointed as the new Commercial director, while Melissa Wright has been appointed as the new head of Buying. Leigh brings a wealth of…
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13 JuneClothing & Shoes
Sweaty Betty appoints new global brand president
Wolverine Worldwide has announced the appointment of Melissa Mullen as the new global brand president for its Sweaty Betty brand. Mullen most recently served as vice president and general manager of UK and Ireland for Jo Malone London, a lifestyle brand owned by the Estée Lauder Companies. At Jo Malone…
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