The Irish Times

Former bank worker caught with explicit images of children avoids jail

Man (54) given 2½-year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to possessing 1,900 images

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 14:55

Immoral, indecent and obscene, or timeless portraits of Ireland?

Picture Post was wildly popular with readers but appalled the Irish church and censor

Tue May 12 2020 - 05:45

What would a no-deal Brexit mean for the biggest sectors of the Irish economy?

A comprehensive guide to the massive impact likely if the UK crashes out of the EU

Fri Sept 13 2019 - 05:44

Everyone has a no-deal Brexit plan – until they get punched in the mouth

Cantillon: Irish retailers say they’re ready for any scenario. We’re not reassured

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 09:34

Retail supervision apprenticeship aims to slow staff turnover

Turning jobs in sector into long-term careers is targeted by Retail Ireland

Fri Aug 30 2019 - 05:30

Retail activity softens as Brexit uncertainty weighs on consumers

Retail Ireland’s quarterly monitor suggests consumers are concerned about likely impact

Mon Aug 26 2019 - 06:15

Retail sales rose sharply in first quarter, says Ibec

Fuel sales, considered a good barometer of economic activity, were up 4.5% over quarter

Wed May 15 2019 - 04:08

Frank McNally on a forgotten song about the Phoenix Park Murders

Tue May 07 2019 - 18:50

Rise in sales masks declining footfall, warns Retail Ireland

Industry body’s retail monitor shows value of shopping rose 2.7% in final quarter of 2018

Tue Feb 12 2019 - 04:15

Households to spend average of €2,700 on Christmas shopping

Retail Ireland predicts 3% year-on-year rise in spending by households in Ireland

Mon Dec 03 2018 - 05:02

Black Friday putting pressure on retailers in run-up to Christmas

US concept is here to stay, but consumers warned not to assume prices are rock bottom

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 00:01

How are Irish shops faring in the online retail apocalypse?

About 50% of Irish consumers shop online, according to Retail Ireland, compared with 80% in the UK

Fri Nov 09 2018 - 07:19

Shoppers urged to leave packaging in supermarkets as part of campaign

However, retailers warn of ‘litter law implications’ if waste left behind

Thu Mar 22 2018 - 01:00

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

Web shopping a threat to Irish retail sector, industry body warns

Much revenue from major sales events going to UK-based traders, Retail Ireland says

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 05:00

Plastic packaging: Exactly how green are our supermarkets?

Direct action: Some shoppers unpack products and leave plastic and cardboard behind

Fri Jan 26 2018 - 17:14

Science: Making a better world

The exhibition acts as a catalyst in prompting students, with the help of teachers and parents, to take on the challenge of making a better world

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 00:02

Lidl matches Aldi pay rise amid tightening labour market

Discount supermarkets to pay the €11.70 an hour living wage to entry-level workers

Sat Jan 06 2018 - 05:45

Retail body says overseas online shopping a challenge to Irish industry

‘Black Friday’ ate into significant proportion of conventional Christmas shopping

Tue Dec 26 2017 - 17:26

Irish shoppers expected to spend more this Christmas

Rising wages and falling prices may lead to average monthly spend of more than €2,500

Mon Dec 04 2017 - 01:38

Black Friday: Irish retailers report brisk sales

Busy scenes in Dublin shops but nothing reminiscent of US-style hysteria

Fri Nov 24 2017 - 18:54

What on earth is experiential shopping and should we care?

Traditional retailers are turning to ‘experiential shopping’ to compete

Mon Oct 09 2017 - 00:00

Archaeologist finds 200-year-old Galway ‘refugee camp’

‘Ultachs’ sold poor land after being forced south in sectarian linen industry war

Sat Aug 19 2017 - 06:00

Penneys among big retailers giving pay rises to staff

Retail Ireland says it is ‘understandable’ staff are seeking pay deals as sector recovers

Fri Jul 14 2017 - 05:17

Why Brexit is a hard sell for retailers

The pain began the moment the pound plummeted after last June’s referendum

Fri Jun 23 2017 - 01:00

Cost of goods now at levels not seen in almost a decade

Retail Ireland warns falling prices are putting significant pressure on retailers

Mon May 08 2017 - 04:20

Retail sector calls for tax credits and State support

Retail Ireland report offers strategy for years up to 2020 against backdrop of Brexit

Thu Mar 23 2017 - 05:30

Christmas trade ‘disappointing across the board’ as sales dip 0.1%

Department stores and computer retailers struggle while home accessories do well

Mon Feb 06 2017 - 05:00

Retailers report poor Christmas on back of Brexit vote

Prices in some sectors falling to levels not seen since Christmas 2000

Mon Dec 26 2016 - 15:22

Sterling and price discounts spell value for Christmas consumers

Irish consumers to spend average of €2,600 in December as jobs grow and prices drop

Mon Dec 05 2016 - 01:00

Black Friday: Irish shoppers look online following sterling fall

Rise of pre-Christmas discounting a ‘double-edged sword’, says Irish retailer body

Fri Nov 25 2016 - 07:19

Brexit casts shadow over Irish consumers in run-up to Christmas

Ibec notes value and volume of sales are softening because of sterling weakness

Wed Nov 16 2016 - 14:57

Dublin shops say business down 60% as bus strike bites

Some stores consider closing early because footfall down so much in capital

Sat Sept 24 2016 - 15:08

Consumer confidence driving spending increases across sectors

Aftermath of Brexit not dimming confidence, claims Smurfit business school monitor

Mon Aug 15 2016 - 01:00