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 -13 JulyHealth & Beauty
Superdrug launches talent competition with TikTok campaign
Superdrug is partnering with TikTok to run the #SuperShow talent competition where entrants are to complete three challenges inspired by products available at Superdrug. The talent show campaign is said to be a “first of its kind” for beauty retailers and will see Superdrug take over TikTok UK’s ‘For You’…
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11 JulyProperty
Lush to further retail investment by £7.6m
Lush has revealed its plans for a retail investment increase of £7.6m, which is to be allocated to growing shops, relocations and redesigns across the UK, Ireland and Europe. The news follows after the British cosmetics company agreed last week on a new 15-year lease on 98 Buchanan Street, in…
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8 JulySupermarkets
Asda launches £1 meal charge for children
Asda has unveiled what it calls its “strongest ever initiative” to help feed children amid the cost of living crisis, which will see children across Scotland and Northern Ireland eat for only £1 at any time of day in Asda Cafés, seven days a week, with no minimum adult spend…
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7 JulyElectrical
Currys warns of ‘uncertain’ outlook despite profit rise
Currys has warned that its outlook for consumer spending is “uncertain”, despite reporting that pre-tax profits jumped 19% year-on-year from £156m to £186m for the year ended 30 April 2022. The financial year saw group store sales increase 24%, with 61% growth in the UK and Ireland, which is “higher…
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7 JulySupermarkets
Brits urged to cut £15bn off their grocery shop
Brits could reportedly be spending a premium of £15.1bn a year for branded items in Big 4 supermarkets instead of Aldi’s exclusive own-label products, according to data from Kantar. When broken down, the £15.1bn a year works out to £45 a month, or £542 a year, that could be saved…
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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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