Northern Ireland
This coverage focuses on retail developments in Northern Ireland, including store openings and closures, local consumer trends, investment initiatives, and regional market performance. Reporting examines how retailers adapt strategy, site selection, and operations to the region’s economic, cultural, and demographic context — providing insights for executives, managers, and professionals overseeing retail activity across Northern Ireland.
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Sep- 2021 -3 SeptemberSupply Chain
Ikea faces disruption to 1,000 UK product lines
Ikea is reportedly facing issues with supplying roughly 1,000 product lines to UK customers as a result of Brexit and the lorry driver shortage. According to The Independent, all 22 of the multinational retailer’s UK sites are experiencing disruptions, with some outlets reportedly running out of mattresses and other items.…
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3 SeptemberSupply Chain
Gov needs to tackle ‘short and systemic’ supply problems, commission warns
The government has been urged to “get a handle” on the “immediate and systemic” problems currently causing the supply chain crisis affecting the country, by a cross-party commission. The UK Trade and Business Commission, which was setup to scrutinise the government’s post-Brexit trade deals, yesterday (2 September) hosted a hearing…
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1 SeptemberSupermarkets
NI Lidl store reopens after £5m investment
A Northern Ireland Lidl store has announced its reopening at Buttercrane Shopping Centre in Newry after a £5m expansion investment. Creating 15 new permanent retail jobs in addition to the retailer’s existing 35-strong team, the new store in the heart of the city centre replaces the former site at Bagenal’s…
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Jul- 2021 -29 JulyHigh Street
NI to boost high street spending with £100 voucher
Northern Ireland economy minister Gordon Lyons has announced a £145m scheme that will give everyone aged 18 and over a prepaid card worth £100 to spend on their local high street. It is planned that the registration process will open to the public this September. Lyons stated that the new…
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26 JulyCoronavirus Featured Content
Bira backs ‘Shop Out to Help Out’ scheme
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has said it will back a new campaign launched by Refundable, a consumer membership brand, to introduce a ‘Shop Out to Help Out’ scheme. According to the group, the campaign, similar to the Eat Out to Help Out scheme launched last summer for the…
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19 JulyHigh Street
Footfall set to spike amid ‘Freedom Day’
Footfall across the UK is set to rise by 19.7% this week in the wake of ‘Freedom Day’, according to the latest data from Springboard. It comes as restrictions are set to be lifted in England from today (19 July) onwards. According to Springboard, whilst the removal of restrictions in…
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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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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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May- 2021 -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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