The volume of retail sales increased by 2.6% in November on a monthly basis, with retail sales up 6.8% on an annual basis, according to the latest figures released by the Central Statistics Office. The figures, which were stronger than expected, come on the back of...
Dunnes Stores remain Ireland’s largest supermarket in the crucial run-up to the festive period, according to the latest figures from Kantar Worldpanel. The fight for grocery market share remains fierce with only 0.3 percentage points separating the top three, with...
Pharmacy, cosmetics, electronics, technology and fashion have been the biggest draws for Irish shoppers so far this Christmas season. A report conducted by retail representative body Retail Excellence Ireland show a sales lift of up to 60% year-on-year during the...
Irish households are expected to spend an average of €2,654 in the run-up to Christmas, according to Retail Ireland, the retail representative body. This figure is €870 more than any other month this year as Irish shoppers are expected to take advantage of rising...
A proposed new ‘latte levy’ on disposable coffee cups is expected to be introduced. The charge, which could be applied in a similar fashion to the plastic bag levy, is expected to be introduced in the near future. It is reported the initial levy will be set at around...
Three young Irish chefs have qualified for the semi-finals of the San Pellegrino Young Chef of the Year, beating thousands of chefs from over 90 countries. Killian Crowley from Michelin-starred Aniar, Michael Tweedie from Adare Manor, and Romuald Bukaty from The...
