All Ireland articles – Page 11
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AnalysisIrish property market: Slow road to recovery
The property crash in Ireland has been followed by some recovery, but retailers believe that rental values are still too high and further improvements are being stalled.
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News
Dunnes launches in-store bakery trials
Dunnes is to launch in-store bakery trials in six stores this month in response to initiatives by German discounter Schwarz Group Lidl. Should the trial prove successful Dunnes is expected to introduce bakeries to more shops.
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NewsA-Wear bought out of receivership
Irish fashion retailer A-Wear has been bought by investment group Jesta after it was placed into receivership by Hilco.
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NewsCarpetright Ireland business in recovery despite group profit warning
Carpetright issued a profit warning on Tuesday despite an improving sales trend that included a double digit like-for-like increase in the tough Irish market.
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NewsSupermarkets "mislead" Irish customers over VAT hike
Supermarkets in Ireland have been accused of misleading customers over claims they will absorb the VAT hike, even though many foods are non-vatable.
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NewsSun European makes offer for Jacques Vert
Private equity firm Sun European Partners has made an offer for womenswear retailer Jacques Vert. The deal values Jacques Vert at £41.2m
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NewsAldi and M&S lead way with vow to absorb Irish VAT rise
Big-name UK retailers act to appeal to Irish consumers as austerity bites in the Republic.
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NewsVAT to rise to 23% in Ireland
The Irish Government is expected to reveal plans to increase Vat from 21% to 23% tomorrow (Tuesday).
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NewsMusgrave takeover of Superquinn approved
Irish grocer Musgrave’s acquisition of Superquinn has been given the green light by the country’s Competition Authority.
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OpinionIreland's food retail market is a winner
Ireland’s economic woes have been well documented but in food retail it’s not all doom and gloom.
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News99p Stores to launch in Ireland with €uro 50 Stores format
99p Stores is to launch in Ireland next month adopting a price-capped business model and trading as €uro 50 Stores.
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NewsPoundland to open in Ireland under Dealz fascia
Single price point retailer Poundland is to expand into the Republic of Ireland trading under the name Dealz.
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NewsWithdrawal of court action clears way for Musgrave's Superquinn deal
The door has been opened for Irish retailer Musgrave to go ahead with its acquisition of bust counterpart Superquinn after court action was abandoned.
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NewsMusgrave sets up €10m fund for Superquinn suppliers
Musgrave Group has set up a €10m fund to help suppliers who have experienced losses not covered by credit insurance as a result of the receivership of Superquinn.
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NewsContinued Irish retail sales slump as fashion and electricals suffer
Ireland retail sales have continued to slump, falling 6% on a like-for-like basis in the second quarter, down from 3% in the first quarter.
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NewsSuperquinn directors to be questioned
Superquinn directors may be questioned in the High Court today as the wrangling over the future of the grocer continues.
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NewsSuperquinn boss exits days after Musgrave take over
The chief executive of Superquinn, the Irish grocer that was bought out of receivership by rival Musgrave on Tuesday, has left the business.
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NewsMusgrave saves Irish grocer Superquinn
Musgrave Group will be catapulted into top spot in the Irish grocery market following its acquisition of Superquinn this week.
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NewsSuperquinn bought out of receivership by Musgrave
Irish supermarket chain Superquinn has been bought by rival Musgrave, a day after falling into receivership.
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AnalysisHow do you solve a problem like Ireland?
Everyone knows that Ireland’s retail scene is a disaster. But how should you tackle it? As some UK retailers scale back their Irish portfolios, Charlotte Hardie assesses the various options