There has been a call for the development of new hotel properties after a Fáilte Ireland report found that limitations on accommodation capacity in key areas are a major barrier to future growth. Reports have shown that business is strong from overseas visitors...
SuperValu and Tesco are neck and neck in the fiercely fought battle to be Ireland’s largest supermarket as the crucial Christmas period fast approaches. According to the latest figures published by Kantar Worldpanel both retail giants are neck and neck in 1st place...
Hotel Chocolat to open first Irish café British chocolatier chain Hotel Chocolat has announced its plans to open its first ever Irish café. The brand will open an Irish branch in Dundrum Shop will be opening its first ever Irish café this October. According to Retail...
Supervalu remains in first place for the 8th consecutive period with a market share of 22.1% according to the latest figures from Kantar Worldpanel. The grocery chain has managed to increase its sales by 0.2% over the past quarter. Tesco had a 21.9% market share in...
Business groups have expressed their concern about the impact of increasing the minimum wage on small businesses ability to remain profitable. Yesterday, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced that the minimum wage is set to rise to €9.55, an increase of 3.2%. The increase...
Retailers have called for a complete reform of the system local authorities use to collect rates. According to Retail Ireland, the Ibec group representing retailers, more than €200 million is lost each year in local authority rates that go uncollected. The group say...
