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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Jun- 2022 -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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23 MayDIY
Kingfisher sales drop despite supply pressures easing
Kingfisher has announced its like-for-like sales dropped 5.4% to £3.2bn in the three months ended 30 April 2022 (Q1), although this is up 16.2% from pre-pandemic levels as inflationary and supply chain pressures have eased. In the UK and Ireland, total sales fell 14.1% in Q1, but increased 16.7% on…
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18 MayLuxury Goods
Watches of Switzerland hails record revenues of £1.23bn
The Watches of Switzerland Group has reported its group revenues surged 40% year-on-year from £905m to £1.23bn in the 53 weeks ending 1 May 2022 (FY22), marking a “record” year of revenue and profitability. All in all, UK revenues were up 36% to £810m and US revenues were up 48%…
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18 MaySupermarkets
M&S chairman slams post-brexit rules for Northern Ireland
The chairman of Marks and Spencer, Archie Norman, has backed government plans to override parts of the Northern Ireland protocol, after condemning the bureaucracy involved with transporting goods across the Irish border. Speaking to BBC Radio 4, Norman said: “At the moment, wagons arriving in the Republic of Ireland have…
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16 MayDIY
Screwfix to open 80 new stores
Kingfisher-owned Screwix is set to open 80 new stores by the start of next year, creating around 800 new retail jobs. Boosted by the home-improvement surge during the pandemic lockdowns, the retailer revealed it has seen sustained demand from tradespeople and is set to expand its presence in the UK…
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10 MayClothing & Shoes
Schuh opens distribution centre in Ireland
Schuh has announced the opening of a 49,000 square foot distribution centre in Ireland. The new facility at northwest business park, Dublin, has led to the creation of 25 additional job roles. The Republic of Ireland distribution centre will serve Irish and European customers, further increasing schuh’s omnichannel capabilities, ensuring…
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