Jean addressed critical issues facing retail and hospitality businesses following the recent budget announcements: 📊 Minimum wage rising from €12.70 to €13.50/hour in 2024 💼 Concerns about the sustainability of wage increases for local SMEs 🏪 Long-term impacts on Clare’s businesses and employment Key points from Jean’s interview: “If you’re going to introduce the living […]
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Glory Leading the EMEA Market for Back Office Cash Recycling Solutions
Did you know with 66% market share of back office cash recycling solutions, GLORY leads the EMEA market for retail cash recycling solutions? The ‘Retail Cash Automation 2023 Report’ from independent strategic research and consulting company RBR Data Services examined retail cash recycling at both the point of sale and in the back office, […]
Penneys Plans Upgrades for Limerick City Centre Store
Fashion retailer Penneys has announced plans to revamp its flagship store in Limerick city centre over the next five years. Primark, Penneys’ parent company, stated that the firm has “strategic investment plans” for the O’Connell Street store, including renovations and upgrades. They emphasised Penneys’ awareness of its importance to city centre trade and its dedication […]
French Connection to Close Cork City Centre Store
The Irish retail sector is currently facing significant challenges with the ongoing closure of stores nationwide. Fashion retailer French Connection has announced the closure of its Patrick Street store in Cork city centre after more than a decade of trading. The store will shut its doors on 23rd August, as indicated by signage posted in […]
Carrolls Irish Gifts
Happy 40th birthday to Carrolls Irish Gifts! Established in 1982, this fully Irish-owned company has been a leading retailer of quality Irish clothing, jewelry, souvenirs, and gifts for over four decades. If you’ve ever visited Ireland, chances are you’ve stopped by one of their many famous stores. From Guinness and Aran knitwear, to Solvar […]
Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS): Revenue Webinar
Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS): Revenue Webinar Revenue hosted a live webinar event on the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) on Wednesday, providing information about the scheme, along with an explanation of the Registration and Claim process. Revenue also addressed questions submitted by event participants. A recording of the webinar and Revenue’s […]
Skechers Opens Flagship Store on Grafton Street
The Comfort Technology Company is opening their flagship store on Dublin’s Grafton Street, adding to concept stores on Henry Street and four other retail destinations in the city. The new 929 sqm location will showcase Skechers’ wide range of shoes, coordinating apparel, and accessories, as well as a performance shop. The store, located at 13-14 […]
Green Friday 2022
Black Friday has become a global phenomenon that grows in both revenue and duration every year. Love it or hate it; this day has now firmly rooted itself in Irish culture and your business can boost sales by joining in! Originally an American event taking place the day after Thanksgiving, it has now cemented its […]
Retail Insights: Battersea Power Station, London
40 years after last closing as a power station, 10 years after starting redevelopment (£9B in costs), Battersea Power Station opens today as the latest first class shopping destination in London. Over 60 retailers have joined the space with the likes of Apple, Nike and Zara opening their latest concept stores. With all […]
Retail Insights: Dior’s Beach Collection Store, Miami
Dior’s Beach Collection Store, Miami A Sea of creativity was used to come up with the latest store concept for Christian Dior. How do you channel the inner feeling of the beach, sea and all things summer in your store? Install colourful fish as props throughout the store. Park a VW camper van outside. Change […]