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- 2022 -4 JulyDIY
Grafton Group CEO to step down
Grafton Group plc has announced that Gavin Slark has informed the board of his intention to step down as chief executive officer later this year after 11 years in the role. Slark will reportedly continue in his roles as CEO and board director until stepping down from both roles on…
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4 JulyNews
Pret H1 revenues surge 230% to £357.8m
Pret A Manger has reported that its half year (H1) revenues in 2022 has grown by 230% year-on-year to £357.8m, up from £155.4m in H1 2021, and up by 160% from £223.4m in 2020. May saw revenues across the UK surpass 2019 levels for the first time, with “particularly strong”…
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Jun- 2022 -27 JuneOnline & Digital
Wayfair launches in Ireland
Home furnishing e-tailer Wayfair has announced that it has launched in Ireland, offering its wide range of products from reportedly 4,000 suppliers to Irish shoppers. The website is reportedly packed with helpful tech features such as “lists” and “View In Room”, which is available on its iOS and Android app.…
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24 JuneOnline & Digital
Spar launches new partnership with Deliveroo
Spar UK has announced its new partnership deal with Deliveroo, covering all 2,160 Spar stores in England, Scotland and Wales. This new partnership will “provide shoppers with more choice and access to essential items from Spar stores nationwide, delivered to their door by Deliveroo in as little as 20 minutes”.…
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22 JuneHigh Street
JD Sports profits double to £947m in FY22
JD Sports has recorded a “record” pre-tax profit of £947.2m in FY22, more than double the previous record set in the year to 1 February 2020. The group reported a strong performance from sports fashion retail in the UK and Republic of Ireland in particular, with profits in this area…
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15 JunePeople Moves
Asda unveils leadership reshuffle
Asda has unveiled confirmed changes to its leadership team as Meg Farren, chief customer officer, is set to leave the business this summer to take up the role of general manager of KFC, UK and Ireland. Farren will hand over her role to Sam Dickson, vice president (VP) Asda Brand…
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9 JuneSupermarkets
Aldi voted top supermarket by British Suppliers
Aldi, for an eighth year running, has been voted as the UK’s leading supermarket for complying with the Groceries Supply Code of Practice, according to a poll by the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA), the regulator for the sector. Aldi scored 98% this year compared to 97% in 2021, its highest…
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9 JuneHigh Street
Co-op to launch new food waste reduction platform
The Co-op is set to launch a new platform which aims to help retailers reduce food waste and is currently being trialled in some of its own stores. Founding partners Co-op and Microsoft, supported by technology consultancy BJSS and Team ITG, have created the platform – named Caboodle – a…
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May- 2022 -27 MayOnline & Digital
Mango debuts new digital wellness line
Mango, the European fashion group, is opening a new wellness line by integrating a selection of the Rituals catalogue and stock onto its online platform, in a bid to extend its commercial offering and service to customers. Mango’s marketplace will feature 150 Rituals products in six categories: bath and shower,…
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24 MayClothing & Shoes
H&M unveils new Braehead store
H&M has announced the opening of its new store at Braehead shopping centre, a retail and leisure destination, under the ownership of property company SGS and assets managed by Global Mutual Properties. H&M has relocated from its former unit to a new ground floor space, spanning 17,000 square feet, on…
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