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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Jan- 2022 -18 JanuarySupermarkets
Aldi launches first checkout-free store
Aldi has launched its first checkout-free concept store, Aldi Shop&Go, in London this morning for public testing. After having been tested by Aldi colleagues in recent months, the trial store in Greenwich allows customers to complete their shop without scanning products, or having to go through a checkout. Through the…
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14 JanuaryNews
Quiz revenues surge 88% to £66m
Quiz PLC has announced that its total group revenue in the nine months to 31 December 2021 totalled £61m, which represents an 88% increase on the £32.4m generated in the equivalent period in FY2020. The group said it is “pleased with the gross margins generated during the period which are…
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14 JanuaryElectrical
Currys lowers profit expectations to £155m amid 10% drop in sales
Currys has lowered its full year pre-tax profit expectations from £160m to £155m following a 10% drop in sales in the 10 weeks ending 8 January 2022, as a result of “unven” consumer demand and supply disruptions. In the UK and Ireland (UK&I), like-for-like revenues in the quarter decreased by…
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13 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Frasers Group to expand FLANNELS with Ireland openings
Frasers Group has announced that three new Flannels stores are set to open across the Republic of Ireland, marking the first flagship to open outside of the UK. The store openings will take place in Dublin, Cork and Blanchardstown, with the Dublin site set to be the next flagship in…
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11 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
The Very Group appoints non-executive chair
The Very Group has appointed Dirk Van den Berghe, former Walmart executive vice president and regional chief executive for Asia, as its non-executive chair. In his most recent executive roles with Walmart, Berghe was responsible for Walmart’s business in Canada, China, India and Japan. He also oversaw Walmart Global Sourcing,…
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7 JanuaryNews
Boots UK sales surge 16.3% in Q1
Boots delivered strong UK sales growth of 16.3% in Q1, Walgreen Boots Alliance’s (WBA) latest fiscal 2022 first quarter earnings have revealed. During the first fiscal quarter ending 30 November 2021, comparable pharmacy sales increased 8.8%, reflecting stronger demand for pharmacy services and sales up more than 200% year-on-year. Comparable…
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7 JanuaryHigh Street
Poundland unveils plans to open four larger stores
Poundland has announced plans to open four new large format stores this year as part of its “ambitious” transformation targets. The retailer also revealed plans to bring its chilled and frozen food ranges to around 100 more stores between now and the end of its financial year in September. The…
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6 JanuaryNews
Asda unveils new year leadership changes
Asda has announced changes to its executive leadership team as it enters into the new year with the appointment of Ken Towle as its new retail director with responsibility for all Asda’s stores. Towle joins Asda from Nisa, where has held responsibility for supplying over 4000 stores across Great Britain…
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Dec- 2021 -15 DecemberNews
Aldi to introduce pay rise for all UK store staff
Aldi has announced that it will be giving 28,000 UK store colleagues a pay rise, effective from 1 February 2022. It revealed an investment of a record-breaking £34m with all 28,000 store colleagues receiving pay increases. According to the retailer, it will offer new hourly rates for store assistants of…
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15 DecemberElectrical
Currys H1 profits hit £48m despite supply issues
Currys has reported that pre-tax profits hit £48m for the six-month period ending 30 October 2021, up from £45m reported the prior year. Despite the profit growth, revenue slowed to £2.5bn, down from £2.6bn the previous year, as the retailer continued to be impacted by supply chain issues. The group…
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