Ireland

Footfall continues to fall in September

Footfall continued on its decline in September, according to the Ipsos Retail Performance Weathermap. All regions saw a year-on-year drop…

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Ten retailers defying high street blues in 2018

This year will likely go down in history as a turning point for high street retail in the UK, with…

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Tesco reports a ‘good start to the year’ as HY sales increase 12.5%

Tesco has reported a 12.5% increase in group revenue the first six months of the year to 25 August, as…

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Unions file complaint against Ikea over ‘workers’ rights abuses’

An international coalition of labour unions is calling for an investigation into supposed “wide-ranging violations” of workers’ rights at furniture…

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Poundland to open in 20 former Poundworld locations

Poundland is finalising plans to open stores in up to 20 large former Poundworld locations and has offered all former…

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The escalating issue of ‘serial returners’

Retailers are already under intense pressure, from reduced margins to competition from online giants, and now they face another woe:…

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JD Sports sees revenues and profits soar in ‘record result’

JD Sports has recorded a “record result” in the 26 weeks to 4 August as it posted double-digit growth in…

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August footfall down 1.6% despite some retail park growth

Retail footfall dropped by 1.6% in August despite seeing rare retail park growth in the East and South West of…

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Footfall ‘better than expected’ in August

Footfall fell by 4.1% in August compared with the same month last year, according to the Ipsos retail footfall tracker.…

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Aldi announces ‘carbon neutral by 2019’ aim

Aldi UK and Ireland has unveiled plans to become carbon neutral by 2019 following investment in a long-term carbon management…

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