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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Apr- 2025 -16 AprilSupermarkets
Iceland opens new £100m warehouse
Iceland Foods has officially opened its brand new 500,000 square foot distribution centre in Warrington, marking a major investment in the retailer’s supply chain and reinforcing its commitment to long-term growth. The £100m facility, developed in partnership with GXO Logistics, the pure-play contract logistics provider, will employ more than 750…
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11 AprilEconomy
Footfall sees sharp 5.4% drop in March due to late Easter
Total year-on-year footfall in the UK dropped sharply by 5.4% in March, up from a 0.2% fall in February, according to BRC-Sensormatic data, which has been attributed to the timing of Easter later this April. Due to last year’s Easter falling in March, the calendar change has distorted the year-on-year…
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10 AprilSupermarkets
Deliveroo Express launches in UK and Ireland with Tesco as first partner
Deliveroo has announced the launch of Deliveroo Express in the UK and Ireland, with Tesco as its first brand partner. Deliveroo Express is a new white label solution aimed at grocers and retailers to offer on-demand delivery directly through their own online channels. Deliveroo Express leverages Deliveroo’s logistics technology and…
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8 AprilClothing & Shoes
Primark to double footprint at White Rose Leeds
Primark has announced that it is set to double its presence at White Rose Shopping Centre in Leeds from from 26,200sq ft to 55,700sq ft. The expansion commenced this week (7 April) and is expected to be completed by 2027. The value retailer follows in the footsteps of JD which…
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3 AprilElectrical
Currys ups profit guidance after robust peak trading
Currys has announced that it has increased its profit guidance with its adjusted profit before tax expected to be £145-155m ahead of consensus expectations. This comes after the retailer saw its UK and Ireland revenues increase 2% in the 10 weeks ended 4 January 2025, what it considers to be…
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3 AprilPeople Moves
Sainsbury’s appoints two non-exec directors to board
Sainsbury has today (3 April) announced that Katie Bickerstaffe and Steve Hare will join the board as non-executive directors following the AGM on 3 July 2025. Bickerstaffe will be a member of the corporate responsibility and sustainability committee and the nomination and governance committee and Hare will join the audit…
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Mar- 2025 -25 MarchDIY
Kingfisher profits fall 7% to £528m in FY24
Kingfisher has reported a 7% dip in profits to £528m, including £33m of one-off business rates refunds at B&Q, during the year ended 31 January 2025. The home improvement retailer, which owns B&Q and Screwfix, has seen its total sales decrease 0.8% to £12.7bn. Operating profit for the group also…
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19 MarchClothing & Shoes
Office sees profits top £100m amid improved trading and new stores
Footwear retailer Office has seen its full-year pre-tax profits more than double to £102.4m as it experienced better trading conditions and expanded its store estate. According to its latest accounts filed with Companies House, its revenues for the 52-weeks ended 30 June 2024 increased to £294.3m, up from £265.4m the…
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17 MarchDIY
Screwfix to open 35 new stores by Jan 2026
Screwfix, the omnichannel retailer, has announced plans to open up to 35 new stores across the UK and Ireland by the end of January 2026, creating more than 400 jobs in local communities. The store opening strategy is spearheaded by its recently launched new store format, Screwfix City. Screwfix opened…
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7 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-7/3/25
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners in a deal worth £23.7bn. The transaction is expected to close in late 2025 and will see WBA become a private company, delisting from Nasdaq.WBA shareholders will receive $11.45 per share in cash, with potential…
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