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 […]
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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 […]
Lockdown Project turned full time business: Why Faerly was created as a sustainable brand
James and Eoin started Faerly to do their part to help reduce unnecessary chemicals and plastics in the world. They are passionate about supporting local and Irish makers and over the years have made more and more sustainable changes in their own lives. They believe in helping others to make small, positive changes that are both life-enhancing […]
Retail Excellence survey: 80% of retailers in rent arrears after pandemic ‘body-blow’
Key survey findings: 80% of respondents report rent arrears with at least one landlord In 20% of rent arrears cases respondents say there is no engagement with the landlord Two-thirds of rent arrears cases ‘without appropriate resolution’ refer to problems with institutional landlords and shopping centres Respondents say that, of landlords willing to engage, most […]