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- 2021 -14 JuneOnline & Digital
UK auction house launches new online store
John Pye, the leading UK auction house, has announced the launch of its brand-new online store. The John Pye Luxury Shop will be part of the business’ new diversification model and will allow its customers to purchase “one-of-a-kind items” from luxury designers. Recently, the auctioneer expanded into Northern Ireland with…
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9 JuneClothing & Shoes
Gap to step away from 19 UK sites
Gap is set to close 19 of its stores across the UK and Ireland as their leases expire on 31 July 2021. The US clothing and accessories retailer confirmed that is stepping away from the sites as part of a strategic review of its operations, which commenced last Autumn. While…
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7 JuneHigh Street
ACS calls on gov to ensure DRS scheme is ‘workable’ for local shops
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the government to ensure that the deposit return scheme (DRS) which will be introduced in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is workable for local shops and does not leave them out of pocket. The scheme is currently scheduled to be introduced…
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3 JuneAnalysis
Why increasing the plastic bag charge won’t be enough to reduce consumption
In a bid to stop the environmental damage caused by plastic bags, the government has recently increased the charge for “single-use” bags from 5p to 10p. The increase, albeit minor, has been touted as a major step in changing consumer behaviours by the media. However, our behaviours are shaped by…
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3 JuneLuxury Goods
Grosvenor takes minority stake in Roland Mouret
Property Group Grosvenor Britain and Ireland has revealed that it has taken a minority stake in Roland Mouret, the luxury womenswear designer. The deal represents Grosvenor’s debut equity investment in one of its occupier groups, further expanding the partnership between the two groups that commenced with the opening of Roland…
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May- 2021 -28 MayHigh Street
JYSK to open two new stores in Greater Manchester
JYSK has announced that it is set to open two new stores within the Greater Manchester region. The first store is due to open on 10 June 2021 in Bury at Angouleme Retail Park, followed by a store in Stockport at Manchester Road Retail Park on 8 July 2021, with…
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26 MaySupermarkets
The Spar Group sees H1 profits rise 28%
The Spar Group has revealed that its operating profit for the six months ended 31 March 2021 grew 28% to R1.7bn (£86.8m) from R1.3bn (£66.4m) the previous year, reflecting “exceptionally strong performances” in European countries. Turnover also increased by 7.5% to R64.2bn (£3.2bn) from R59.7bn (£3.05bn) despite sales slowing “significantly”…
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25 MayEconomy
Family spending power reaches 11-year high
The average family disposable income in the UK has reached an 11-year high, according to Asda’s latest Income Tracker. Income increased by 13.1% year-on-year in March, representing a weekly income rise of £28 for each household. London saw the smallest annual growth with a rise of 8%, while disposable incomes…
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24 MaySupermarkets
M&S to buy more goods from EU amidst NI border disruption
Marks and Spencer will reportedly buy more food from EU countries as the group looks to “reshape its supply chain” amidst struggles with the Northern Irish border. According to The Telegraph, M&S has plans to also source more goods from the Continent as well as Ireland and Northern Ireland, after…
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20 MayDIY
Kingfisher raises guidance as Q1 sales soar 60%
Kingfisher has increased its profit forecast for the year after total sales for the first quarter of 2021 came to £3.44bn, resulting in a 60% year-on-year increase. The B&Q parent company saw like-for-like sales grow by 64.2% over the period compared to last year and posted a 22.5% rise when…
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