Press Release The uncertainty and late announcement of restrictions for Dublin has caused enormous disruption for cafes and coffee shop owners.   Retail Excellence represents over 100 companies in the café and coffee shop sector in the Dublin area which are impacted by the closure of indoor dinning. Businesses cannot be given less than […]

The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD, has today (Thursday) announced the successful applicants approved for funding through the Covid-19 Online Retail Scheme, which is administered by Enterprise Ireland. 183 retailers have been approved for €6.5m in funding as part of the scheme, which is targeted at online retailers to […]

We would like to remind all consumers that as stores reopen, these stores are reopening for good and thus you don’t need to visit them on day 1 of reopening. Commenting on the reopening activity of retailers David Fitzsimons, Group Chief Executive Retail Excellence said: “We are delighted to see retail gradually reopen. Many retailers […]

We will be hosting the first in a series of eCommerce webinars this coming Friday, 1st May @ 11am. We now know that there will be a permanent acceleration in online activity around the globe. There is €2m+ in funding available now for Irish retailers selling online. Find out if you are eligible and how […]

110,000 Irish Retail Jobs Could Be Lost Permanently Without A Decisive Government Recovery Plan There is a distinct and very real risk that without the implementation of the 5 suggested measures in the Retail Excellence Ireland Recovery Plan, up to 110,000 jobs could be lost permanently in the Irish retail industry. This would cost the […]

Our partner Positive Systems Solutions have offered to assist Retail Excellence members get up online and selling in a number of days with a fully integrated system through their Retail Rescue Fund. Members can find out more by contacting them on 01 629 6058 or email info@pss.ie.