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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Nov- 2022 -23 NovemberAdvice
Black Friday: How can algorithmic retailing ensure a successful event?
Worldwide activity surrounding Black Friday has never been stronger. In the US, over 53% of consumers plan to make a purchase on Black Friday ; in the UK consumers are expected to spend £8.71 billion over the course of the 2022 Black Friday weekend. It’s an event which represents a…
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15 NovemberHigh Street
Footfall sees modest rise amid consumer nervousness over costs
Footfall rose by just +1.3% across UK retail destinations last week from the week before, after a decline of -7.5% following the school half term in the week before last, according to Springboard. Springboard said that the modest increase indicates “consumer nervousness” in the midst of the cost of living…
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10 NovemberSupermarkets
Poundland to close on Boxing Day and New Year’s amid recruiting drive
Poundland has revealed that for the third year in a row all its stores will be closed on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. As part of its Christmas plans the discount retailer also confirmed it will take on around 1,200 seasonal colleagues to work in stores across the UK…
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7 NovemberHigh Street
Footfall declines 7.5% in week after half-term
Footfall across UK retail destinations declined by -7.5% last week, following a rise of +8.2% in the week before last during the school half term holiday week, according to Springboard. The gap from the 2019 footfall level widened to -9.8% last week from -9% in the week before last indicating…
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Oct- 2022 -27 OctoberNews
Passenger named one of the UK’s fastest growing online companies
Outdoor clothing brand Passenger is gearing up for global expansion as it named one of the UK’s fastest growing online companies. The New Forest company – which plants a tree for every order sold – has seen sales more than quadruple from 2019 to £11 million in 2021 as, driven…
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26 OctoberFeatures
Henderson Technology celebrates three year collaboration with Gander
Innovative reduced food app, Gander, is marking the three-year anniversary of its Northern Ireland launch in partnership with Henderson Technology. At a time, when the cost-of-living crisis is dominating headlines; showing soaring business costs and reduced disposal incomes – this partnership has proven to be a positive solution to reverse…
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25 OctoberHigh Street
Nothing to open first retail store in Soho
Carl Pei’s challenger-technology brand, Nothing, has announced it is opening its first ever retail store, aimed at being “a physical expression of everything the business stands for”. Opening before Christmas 2022, the Nothing Store will sit in the heart of Soho, carrying all Nothing devices, including the yet to launch…
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7 OctoberPeople Moves
Pets at Home appoints chief people officer
Pets at Home has announced the appointment of Rachel Mooney as its new chief people officer. Prior to joining the group, Mooney held senior roles at global brands including Google and Vodafone, and was previously chief people officer at Monzo and Snow Software. According to Pets at Home, she has…
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5 OctoberNews
Home brewing beer brand Pinter tops list of the UK’s fastest growing online companies
Home brewing beer brand Pinter has topped a new list of the UK’s fastest growing online companies. Pinter, based in Walthamstow, London, has grown sales by more than sixfold (626%) to almost £6 million as beer lovers save money in the cost of living crisis by serving perfect pints they…
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Sep- 2022 -22 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
JD remains ‘cautious’ on trading as H1 profits slip
JD Sports has reported its pre-tax profits and exceptional items dropped 12% year-on-year in the 26 weeks ended 30 July 2022 (H1 FY22) from £439.5m to £383.5m, following macroeconomic uncertainty, inflationary pressures and the potential for further disruption to the supply chain. The group said it remains cautious about trading…
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