Cybercriminals ‘will exploit gadgets’ vulnerabilities’

We’re living in a time of ‘savage capitalism’ and not only can the small retailers, with their rates and rents not keep up, but neither can we, the boys and girls, insects and animals, men and women, who must inhabit this earth for as long as she will have us, writes Joyce Fegan

Shop local, folks!

The Black Friday and the Cyber Monday online spending splurge is bad for retailers and possibly poor value for shoppers too, Moody’s Investors Service has warned.

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday will be a “double-edged sword” for Irish retailers with margin pressures incurred from major discounting offsetting the spike in business, a retail expert has said.

I don't want scare anyone, and I apologise in advance for bringing up the C-word, but it is now just over 100 days until Christmas. I am not one of those lunatics who put the decorations up before

An online shopping delivery service has had to bring in buses to deal with the “large increase” in people buying on the web.

HOW do we keep the magic of Christmas alive at a time in history when we are all being mercilessly manipulated by commercial interests. 

Irish consumers will spend more this Christmas, but a push is on to ensure that overseas online retailers are not the only businesses to benefit.

Like other notable celebratory days on the calendar, Black Friday has now morphed into a full weekend, culminating in Cyber Monday, with retailers encouraging shoppers to take to the high street on the Friday and go online on Monday.

Black Friday is the new December 8, according to An Garda Síochána, with more than 50% of people expected to shop online this Christmas.

As US citizens tuck into Thanksgiving Day dinner on Thursday, the conversation around the table should be interesting. Uncle Sam is still deeply divided after last year’s presidential election.

A report has revealed a slowdown of growth in online sales in Ireland in August.

Some seasonal consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

The online equivalent of Black Friday takes place today.

With consumers here set to spend over €100m online over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, more than two-thirds of SMEs aren’t ready to cash in on the bonanza.

More than half of consumers are not aware that their rights are stronger when they buy from EU websites.

With a little less than two months to go until Christmas it’s time to get organised about shopping for the big items for the big day, writes Gráinne McGuinness

Despite the water protests and teacher strikes, recession-hit retailers are expecting families to fork out about €1,400 per household this Christmas.

Consumers are being urged to shop locally this christmas — it’s the best way to support the economy and the ‘home team’.

I was just starting to slightly get over the whole idea of Christmas – reasoning to myself in soothing tones that really, it’s not that bad, is it?

We've had Black Friday and Cyber Monday, now Giving Tuesday is hoping to encourage people to hand something back.

Irish consumers are expected to spend up to €22m shopping online today.

Christmas has come early for the country’s retailers as Black Friday yesterday prompted a spending frenzy which is almost certain to last for the next 26 days.

The European Consumer Centre in Ireland is issuing tips for buying goods online today and on Monday.

The Royal Bank of Scotland which owns Ulster Bank is admitting it has not put enough money into its computer systems for decades.

Amazon UK had its busiest day of sales ever as pre-Christmas shoppers hit the internet for Cyber Monday.

Ulster Bank customers last night reported difficulties withdrawing money from ATMs and accessing online bank accounts. They were also unable to use their cards at tills.

The Consumers Association of Ireland is urging people to use only credit cards or Paypal when shopping for goods online.

It is being described by some as Cyber Monday, with online retailers expecting their busiest day of the year.

The National Consumer Agency is advising people to shop smart if buying online this Christmas.

TOYS SPURGE: Smyths is predicting that Monday next will be the biggest toy shopping day of the year as parents prepare early for Christmas.

A rise in sales of its Kindle ebook reader failed to stop Amazon – the world’s biggest online retailer – suffering a profits slump today.