Jitters across the Atlantic were felt in London today as stocks from a range of sectors pulled the FTSE 100 Index back from a four-and-a-half year high.

Supermarket group Sainsbury’s was in the doldrums again today as the London market continued to feel the impact of yesterday’s retail reporting frenzy.

A Northern Irish company specialising in the manufacture and installation of interiors to the retail and leisure sectors is celebrating the award of a new contract in Tralee, Co Kerry.

FASHION retailer A Wear plans to invest e1 million in a new Cork shop at Mahon Point and relocating its existing shop at the Wilton shopping centre.