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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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 rising wage costs 🚨 Many retailers and small SMEs, are operating in the red 🚨 Concerns about a potential 12% minimum wage increase without VAT […]
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 Ireland (REI), the largest representative body for the retail industry in Ireland, has described Budget 2025 as a “wasted opportunity”, warning that the measures do […]
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 atmosphere, McD’s was a leader in its sector and a cornerstone of local communities. McD’s journey began with its first store in Loughrea in 2009, […]
Caseys Furniture Expands to Dublin’s Arnotts
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Space NK to launch in Dundrum Town Centre
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IKEA opens its first Distribution Centre in Ireland
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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 the company to empower women (Image: The Publicity Loft) Women’s leggings brand Peachylean has opened its first pop up shop in Dundrum ahead of the […]
45 new jobs for Galway as Carrolls Irish Gifts open new store
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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 in Ireland at the Blanchardstown Centre in Dublin. Photograph: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters Nike has agreed a deal to open its first Nike Unite store in […]