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 […]
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Budget 2025: CEO Jean McCabe on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland with Petula Martyn
Jean discussed critical issues facing Irish retail and hospitality businesses following the recent budget announcements. Key points from Jean’s interview: 🚨 Retail Excellence had sought VAT rate cuts to offset […]
Retail Excellence Ireland reacts to Budget 2025
• Describes Budget as a ‘wasted opportunity’ • ‘Some measures, such as the increase in the minimum wage, will have a seriously negative effect’ Tuesday October 1, 2024. Retail Excellence […]
Galway’s McD’s Closes Doors After 15 Years
After 15 years of serving the community, McD’s, the beloved garden and home retailer, has closed its three stores in Galway and Cork. Known for its vibrant and welcoming […]
Caseys Furniture Expands to Dublin’s Arnotts
Irish furniture retailer Caseys is set to expand beyond Munster, opening a concession in Dublin’s Arnotts department store on 9 September. This marks a significant milestone for the family-owned […]
Space NK to launch in Dundrum Town Centre
Space NK, renowned as the UK’s leading beauty-focused retailer, is set to make its mark in Dundrum Town Centre as its second location in Ireland. Following its debut on Dublin’s […]
IKEA opens its first Distribution Centre in Ireland
IKEA opens its first Distribution Centre in Ireland – as IKEA halves delivery times for customers and commits to using only zero emission vehicles. IKEA opens its first ever logistics facility […]
Irish owned leggings brand PeachyLean pop up shop opens in Dundrum Town Centre
Irish owned leggings brand PeachyLean pop up shop opens in Dundrum Town Centre Peachylean is an Irish brand that specialises in comfortable women’s leggings Peachylean’s founder Sharon Keegan set up […]
45 new jobs for Galway as Carrolls Irish Gifts open new store
45 new jobs for Galway as Carrolls Irish Gifts open new store Irish-owned retailer Carrolls Irish Gifts are delighted to announce the opening of their new store in Galway. The […]
Nike to open Ireland’s first Nike Unite concept store at Blanchardstown Centre
Unite stores feature ‘in-and-out-of-store’ experiences to help local communities connect with sport while partnering with local athletes Expand Nike has agreed a deal to open its first Nike Unite store […]