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Iput’s €250m Carrickmines scheme could support 4,000 jobs – EY

Latest phase of The Park would also need up to 2,770 construction workers, say consultants

Wed Jan 26 2022 - 16:04

Pricewatch’s 2021: An expensive year for consumers

Covid, Brexit, rising energy costs and supply chain issues combined to put the squeeze on

Mon Dec 27 2021 - 00:00

Developer Pat Crean’s Marlet in €56m deal for Tralee retail park

Manor West Shopping Park comes fully occupied with rent roll in excess of €5m

Wed Dec 01 2021 - 06:00

Online sales boost Currys PC World despite Covid closures

Strong growth in Irish stores as customers shift to online shopping

Wed Jun 30 2021 - 08:21

Caveat: When large corporates repay State wage subsidies it’s often a smart PR move

Carphone Warehouse’s parent would have been pilloried if it hadn’t repaid Irish taxpayers after axing almost 500 jobs

Fri Apr 30 2021 - 05:45

Carphone Warehouse owner returns €3.75m of pandemic wage subsidies to State

Dixon Carphone also owns Currys PC World, which is booming in the pandemic

Wed Apr 28 2021 - 16:46

Carphone Warehouse to exit Republic, cutting almost 500 jobs

Footfall down 40% in past year, customers increasingly buying sim-free handsets, says firm

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 14:17

Carphone Warehouse considers closing its stores in Ireland

Retailer recently lost Vodafone as a partner and has been in discussions with Eir

Fri Apr 16 2021 - 18:22

Brexit issue causes fresh setback for Currys/PC world customers in Ireland

Cancellatin of orders blamed on Brexit-related issues

Sat Jan 23 2021 - 12:28

Dixons Carphone’s Christmas sales buoyed by online performance

Company has benefitted from home working boom

Wed Jan 20 2021 - 09:01

Irish people became slightly smellier, hairier during year as buying habits changed

Covid-19 and all its trappings led to dramatic shifts in our shopping baskets

Sat Dec 26 2020 - 01:47

High Court orders Waterford discount stores to close

Homesavers in Dungarvan and Tramore did not have planning permission

Wed Dec 16 2020 - 16:23

High Court lifts injunction against Homesavers shops in Waterford

Council claimed chain was operating shops without appropriate planning permission

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 18:07

How to upgrade your home entertainment system for less

We’ll be watching movies at home for the forseeable, so we need the right gear

Thu Sept 24 2020 - 05:15

Shopping economics: Today it's all about delivery fees and voucher rights

A fragile year for consumers and retailers alike could encourage new habits

Tue Jun 23 2020 - 05:30

Shoppers queue as high street stores reopen in England

Non-essential stores reopen for first time in 12 weeks with Primark among the busiest

Mon Jun 15 2020 - 18:25

Dixons Carphone says strong online demand partially offsets drop in store sales

Electricals retailer says it has extended its debt facilities, putting it in a robust position financially

Wed Apr 29 2020 - 09:38

Left to your own devices: Gadgets for remote working

These little beauties will make working from home such a doddle you’ll never want to go back to the office

Wed Apr 22 2020 - 00:00

Online sales surge at Dixons Carphone amid Covid shutdown

Electrical goods retailer warns that it will not meet previous guidance for 2019-20

Thu Mar 26 2020 - 07:50

Carphone Warehouse, Currys PC World shut Irish stores as coronavirus cases climb

Decision on temporary closure taken on public health grounds, company says

Tue Mar 24 2020 - 12:44

Markets edge higher on Federal Reserve action

Market reports: Dublin closes flat, with housebuilders tumbling

Tue Mar 17 2020 - 18:31

Dixons Carphone helped by demand for TVs, gaming and smart tech

Group on track to meet financial targets

Tue Jan 21 2020 - 14:22

‘Middle-aged rock bores are the Worst People in the World’

Donald Clarke: Who cares that Billie Eilish had never heard of Van Halen?

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 05:00

Black Friday: Investigation pours cold water on so-called deals

Consumer watchdog tracked 83 products and found them cheaper or same price at other times

Tue Nov 26 2019 - 00:01

Mobile phone sales plunge across UK and Ireland at Dixons Carphone

Group, which trades as Currys, PC World and Carphone Warehouse, says turnaround is on track

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 16:09

Two of Cork’s most significant retail assets sell for €78m

Mahon Point Retail Park and Ballincollig centre sell to separate investors

Wed Jul 10 2019 - 06:00

‘Record’ year for Dixons Carphone Ireland as investment in online pays off

Firm also spending on bricks and mortar stores with superstore set to open in Sligo

Thu Jun 20 2019 - 13:51

One sold every minute: TVs fly out of Currys Ireland on Black Friday

Irish shoppers also placed an online order with the retailer every eight seconds

Tue Jan 22 2019 - 07:57

Christmas gift guide: the last minute edition

No need for panic - here’s where you can find tech gifts on Christmas Eve

Mon Dec 24 2018 - 10:25

Irish festive shoppers ‘are savvy bargain hunters with selfless streak’

Survey finds consumers’ altruism can lead to overspending during Christmas period

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 13:44

Conor Pope rounds up the best Black Friday deals

An A–Z of the bargains to be found on Friday and over the weekend

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 12:59

Vodafone fined €2,000 for unsolicited marketing calls

Data Protection Commissioner took case over emails and phone calls

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 17:29

Dixons Carphone says 10m customers could have been hit by cyber attack

Earlier estimates put figure for 2017 attack at 6m

Tue Jul 31 2018 - 08:57

Strong performance for Dixons Carphone in Ireland as UK profits slump

Smart home products, smart TVs help fuel growth in sales

Thu Jun 21 2018 - 09:51