The Irish Times

Majority of Irish people uncomfortable shopping in cities until Covid-19 under control

Successful move to online trading in face of lockdowns has protected many retailers

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 00:00

Pointy offering free devices to SMEs who want to sell online

Google-owned company’s system helps to create a web presence without investment

Wed Mar 10 2021 - 11:26

Figuring out the next steps of what should happen to a misbehaving judge

Former chief justice’s inquiry will fast-track guidelines on what constitutes misconduct

Wed Aug 26 2020 - 03:06

Covid-19 restrictions in stores ‘puts most shoppers off’

Irish retailers urged to invest more in online offerings

Thu Aug 20 2020 - 03:47

Miriam Lord’s week: Varadkar set for family Christmas in Mumbai

Taoiseach’s father will celebrate 80th birthday in the land of his birth

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 05:16

International Women’s Day: 11 of the best events around Ireland

Events big and offbeat call for gender balance and celebrate achievements

Thu Mar 07 2019 - 06:00

Former Labour senator joins MKC Communications

Lorraine Higgins taking up role of director of strategy and public policy

Wed Dec 05 2018 - 13:31

Irish retailers can apply for grants to help grow online sales

Enterprise Ireland scheme will support up to 25 companies with export potential

Thu Sept 20 2018 - 17:46

Pope’s visit a ‘monumental disaster’ for Dublin businesses

Up to 50 per cent drop in sales over papal weekend as retailers rue ‘missed opportunity’

Mon Aug 27 2018 - 18:04

Too hot for a latte: Industry figures detail heatwave effects on retail segments

Coffee sales fall for first time in five years while garden centre sales are in full bloom

Tue Jul 24 2018 - 14:57

Naughten set for Facebook meeting over violent material

Minister for Communications to hold talks with social network over ‘Dispatches’ exposé

Wed Jul 18 2018 - 16:48

At your convenience

Independent retailers have to stay ahead of their larger rivals in the battle to win and retain custom

Wed Jul 18 2018 - 00:00

Heatwave sees barbecues, ice cream and cider snapped up

Winners and losers: Some retailers faring better than others in hot weather conditions

Fri Jul 06 2018 - 14:44

Retailers call for protection from online shopping

Representative group is also seeking a general cut in consumption taxes

Wed Jul 04 2018 - 04:15

Economic statement a ‘well crafted exercise in expectation management’

Business and economic commentators have mixed reaction to Summer Economic Statement

Tue Jun 19 2018 - 20:11

Visa outage ‘caused significant disruption for Irish business’

Firm’s payment system is back at ‘full capacity’ after IT failure led to chaos across Europe

Sat Jun 02 2018 - 18:04

UK beds retailer Dreams awake to the possibilities of Irish expansion

Retail conference hears call for rules obliging global ecommerce sites to add taxes to cross-border sales

Wed May 16 2018 - 20:32

Call for State to support retailers in battle against online giants

Retail Excellence Ireland says town centres will struggle to survive if businesses close

Tue Feb 20 2018 - 01:00

Norwegian Air posts first results since starting Dublin-US route

This Week: Checkout Conference 2018 to focus on planning for challenging times ahead

Mon Feb 12 2018 - 07:49

Volume of retail sales up 7.2% in December

Retail Excellence insists ‘a degree of vulnerability continues to exist’ in the sector

Mon Jan 29 2018 - 16:30

Miriam Lord: Leo dreams of a lie-in as new Luas is launched

And nuptials and novelty ties filled the Oireachtas with love and Christmas cheer

Sat Dec 16 2017 - 02:30

Business podcast: Does Black Friday add up for Irish retailers?

Also on Inside Business, reaction to the UK’s autumn budget

Wed Nov 22 2017 - 17:02

Retailers call for return of ‘living over the shop’ scheme

Cantillon: Lobby group says unused space over shops could help solve housing crisis

Sat Oct 07 2017 - 00:18

How to prevent Armageddon in retail? Late opening, selling online and quality

A live recording of Inside Business hears from experts about the challenges and opportunities for the sector

Wed Oct 04 2017 - 17:03

Retail Excellence Ireland calls for 3% cut in VAT

Lobby group also wants Brexit-proofing and measures to get businesses online

Wed Jul 05 2017 - 11:34

Leo heads off FF ambush with pre-emptive dash to the Áras

Once Máire Whelan’s appointment was rubberstamped, Micheál was shooting blanks

Sat Jun 24 2017 - 06:00

Miriam Lord: Dáil prayer rules to make sinners of sitting TDs

Bríd Smith and Ruth Coppinger will refuse to stand for Dáil prayer – will they be ejected?

Sat May 06 2017 - 01:00

Dublin must rise to the challenge of Brexit

The city must remain competitive and put key infrastructure in place to continue to attract investment

Wed Apr 26 2017 - 01:00

Tech tools to boost business

Here are some of the latest tech trends for business

Wed Apr 26 2017 - 00:00

Labour publishes Bill to criminalise ‘revenge porn’

Party proposes new legislation on online harassment, stalking and bullying

Tue Apr 04 2017 - 18:57

Irish retailers angry as State leaves them out in the cold

Caveat: McElhinney’s goes it alone as it exports to 65 countries

Fri Jan 13 2017 - 16:11

Court cases show online abuse has serious consequences

Defamation and harassment cases show existing laws are working, say legal experts

Mon Aug 01 2016 - 01:00

Labour figures want to exit Government

Role in government ‘just keeps everything in suspension’

Wed Apr 06 2016 - 01:00

Ó Ríordáin and Humphreys selected by Labour for Seanad elections

Two ministers of state had lost their Dáil seats in the general election

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 20:03