Many people within the hospitality industry lament the lack of chefs in Ireland, with everyone having their own opinions and perceptions on the reason behind the low, and falling, number of chefs working in Ireland. I myself have spoken and written about the issue...
With the Budget looming, General Manager Shane Mclave offers his analysis on what this Budget, Brexit and the question mark over 9% VAT could mean for the hospitality industry It’s the same story every year, as the hospitality industry winds down from a hectic summer...
All major Irish supermarkets experience growth for the sixth period in a row according to the latest figures from Kantar Worldpanel. The grocery market continues to be intensely competitive with just 1.5 percentage points separating the top three retailers. Tesco is...
Dublin retailers and restaurateurs saw custom drop by up to 50% over the weekend of Pope Francis’ visit in what many are calling a ‘missed opportunity’. The weekend saw widespread traffic restrictions implemented across Dublin to accommodate the papal visit, with more...
Retail sales grew 3.4% in the second quarter of the year according to the latest report by Retail Ireland The arrival of June’s heatwave “a good news story” for certain retail categories, such as grocery, DIY and hardware. But, for some retailers, the heat led to a...
