Hammerson, the owner of shopping centres in Britain and Ireland, named insurance giant AIG executive James Lenton as its new finance chief, months after saying Timon Drakesmith would step down from the role this year.

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Marks & Spencer is to become the anchor tenant for the proposed extension of the Swords Pavilions in north Dublin, opening its biggest store in the Republic.

Spanish fashion retailer Mango is to create up to 10 jobs with a new store in Dublin.