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Marks & Spencer profits
M&S set for promotion back into Ftse-100 as it stages recovery
The news ends a four-year absence from Britain's main stock benchmark for the retailer

Tue, 22 Aug, 2023

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Consumers advised to 'discontinue use' of airfryer brand after product recall issued
The SilverCrest S-18 Oilless Air Fryer has been identified as having several safety issues

Sat, 08 Jul, 2023

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Terry Prone: A designer handbag could be a good investment for your pension years
You might not want something that was designed on a sick bag, but some women out there are willing to pay a quarter of a million euro for a handbag that started out as a sketch on one of those. It happened like this.

Mon, 30 Jan, 2023

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Consumer Corner: Nine tips for shopping online for Christmas — and staying within budget 
It can be very tempting to overspend online when you are not using physical cash but by budgeting you can ensure that you don’t overspend

Sun, 20 Nov, 2022

A treasure trail of five feelgood independent Irish shops 
A treasure trail of five feelgood independent Irish shops 
Take a vicarious adventure as Jennifer Horgan scouts charming shops with exclusive stock and one-of-a-kind finds 

Tue, 26 Jul, 2022

TV review: Pop in for cookies and come home with a chainsaw — the magic of the middle aisle
TV review: Pop in for cookies and come home with a chainsaw — the magic of the middle aisle
Many of us have more money than sense and the planet won’t let us carry on like this forever. But, for now, we can thank the middle aisle for helping us through the pandemic

Mon, 11 Apr, 2022

Take your kitchen scales to the shop when you're buying cashmere
Take your kitchen scales to the shop when you're buying cashmere
Cashmere has been hijacked by fast fashion — so you need to be careful what you buy

Sun, 13 Mar, 2022

How to wear psychedelic prints and the key pieces to add to your wardrobe
How to wear psychedelic prints and the key pieces to add to your wardrobe
Here are ten ways to wear psychedelic styles

Wed, 02 Feb, 2022

Stores expected to be busiest today with Christmas shoppers to spend €7m per hour
Stores expected to be busiest today with Christmas shoppers to spend €7m per hour
Today, December 23, is expected to be the busiest shopping day of the festive season, with many people still ticking off their Christmas to-do lists

Thu, 23 Dec, 2021

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What times are supermarkets open this week and when are they closing for Christmas?
Here's when you can shop at Dunnes Stores, Tesco, Lidl, Aldi and SuperValu this week

Wed, 22 Dec, 2021

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Here's how to avoid online fraudsters when doing your Christmas shopping
Consumers should use familiar brands or websites when shopping online for Christmas and New Year sales

Thu, 16 Dec, 2021

Christmas overspending will leave thousands with 'crippling debt'
Christmas overspending will leave thousands with 'crippling debt'
State's debt advisory service warns that things are tougher than they were a year ago when savings were made on childcare, school runs, and commuting costs

Sun, 12 Dec, 2021

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Clodagh Finn: An ode to our local shops, the glue that binds communities together
I've fond childhood memories of my local shop but, even better, it's still thriving and actively giving back to the community

Wed, 08 Dec, 2021

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Don’t be duped by ‘too good to be true’ Black Friday deals
In our second year of Covid and with shortages well advertised, this weekend is promised to be busier than ever for online shopping. But consumers need to tread carefully

Fri, 26 Nov, 2021

Shopping survey
Buyer beware: The Black Friday duds to avoid in today's sales
'A product that doesn’t do what it is supposed to is going to be a terrible deal, no matter how cheap it is'

Fri, 26 Nov, 2021

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No wall of money to be thrown at Christmas economy: KBC Bank Ireland chief economist
Survey indicates no huge Christmas spending splurge by Irish consumers, as confidence in the economy slides.

Tue, 23 Nov, 2021

How to do Cork to New York-style outlet shopping in a day
How to do Cork to New York-style outlet shopping in a day
Niamh Hennessy did a round trip from Cork to Kildare Village in under eight hours. Here's her tips if you fancy giving it a go.

Wed, 10 Nov, 2021

Bernard O'Shea: At last, someone is listening to me - even if it is just Alexa
Bernard O'Shea: At last, someone is listening to me - even if it is just Alexa
Voice commerce is using your voice to shop online. Just scream what you need violently into your phone while eating a selection box for your lunch

Thu, 04 Nov, 2021

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Consumers warned of scammers targeting pre-Christmas shopping sprees
Consumers are advised to be particularly cautious of traders offering popular high demand goods for sale

Thu, 21 Oct, 2021

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H&M and Boohoo warn about supplies ahead of Christmas 
'We can’t meet 100% of the demand from our customers,' Helena Helmersson, CEO of H&M, said.

Thu, 30 Sep, 2021

Monarchy in crisis after series of revelations by Meghan
Harry and Meghan's interview with Oprah was most-watched TV show in Ireland this year
Almost 800,000 Irish viewers tuned into the explosive interview, while the country's most popular Google searches related to Covid, with a particular surge of interest in the reopening of retail stores 

Mon, 30 Aug, 2021

Growth in online sales helps firm deliver
Growth in online sales helps firm deliver
DPD expect 22m parcels this year as online shopping continues to boom

Sat, 14 Aug, 2021

The most stylish coats to wear if you're dining outdoors this summer
The most stylish coats to wear if you're dining outdoors this summer
Don't let the weather ruin your social plans. Combine fashion and function with these key pieces

Wed, 23 Jun, 2021

10 ways to experiment with colourful prints in your summer wardrobe
10 ways to experiment with colourful prints in your summer wardrobe
There’s a definite pattern emerging…

Wed, 02 Jun, 2021

Happy birthday Penneys! Five must-have items worth queuing for right now
Happy birthday Penneys! Five must-have items worth queuing for right now
Penneys opened its doors in Dublin for the first time 52 years ago today. To mark the occasion, we've found five must-haves from the current season you should add to your basket

Tue, 01 Jun, 2021

Young woman wearing disposable medical mask shopping in supermarket during coronavirus pneumonia outbreak
Households spent an additional €2bn on groceries since Covid
While lockdowns reduced our ability to spend this past year, the average Irish household grocery bill has increased by €1,000

Sat, 29 May, 2021

Footfall in cities 'a challenge' following retail sector reopening
Footfall in cities 'a challenge' following retail sector reopening
The number of people working from home and the absence of the tourist trade have had an impact on the number of city centre shoppers

Fri, 21 May, 2021

One and done: 10 ways to wear fuss-free jumpsuits this summer
One and done: 10 ways to wear fuss-free jumpsuits this summer
Jumpstart your summer with these cosy but cute options

Wed, 19 May, 2021

Say slán to fast fashion: Ethical clothes to add to your wardrobe instead
Say slán to fast fashion: Ethical clothes to add to your wardrobe instead
Shopping ethically is now more accessible than ever

Wed, 19 May, 2021

TV reporter 'caught rapid' shopping in Penneys during live broadcast
TV reporter 'caught rapid' shopping in Penneys during live broadcast
‘Nearly put me hip out trying to swerve outta the way’

Mon, 17 May, 2021

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The new reality of retail: Late nights in Penneys and contact-free bra fittings in M&S
Non-essential retail is reopening. Before shops open their doors, we’ve found three inventive ways some are making their spaces safer for customers 

Sun, 16 May, 2021

There's always more shopping to do
Missed out on a trip to Penneys? 10 more places offering in-store shopping appointments
How to get into shops a week before they open to the public

Mon, 10 May, 2021

The long wait to buy socks begins: The highs and lows of life in Penneys’ virtual queue
The long wait to buy socks begins: The highs and lows of life in Penneys’ virtual queue
This is my life now, I live on this virtual holding page

Fri, 07 May, 2021

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Taste of summer: 8 shop-bought coleslaws to try in your salads and lunch
For today’s survey, we looked at the supermarkets’ top ranges

Thu, 06 May, 2021

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One in four using social media apps to shop 
The trend of shopping on social media has been coined “Swipe Up Shopping” 

Tue, 04 May, 2021

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Fake vs fact: Don't assume all customer reviews are legit
Research shows that 97% of shoppers rely on customer reviews to inform their purchases but caution is advised

Sat, 01 May, 2021

Irish consumers adjust to brave new world as shopping revolutionised
Irish consumers adjust to brave new world as shopping revolutionised
In the second part of her two-day series on how the Covid pandemic has changed how we shop, Niamh Hennessy looks at the explosion in online transactions 

Tue, 06 Apr, 2021

How Samui's fashion buyer does business in a pandemic
How Samui's fashion buyer does business in a pandemic
“They’re not buying feathers or glitter. It’s much more casual”

Sun, 28 Mar, 2021

10 ways to make stripes your go-to print this spring
10 ways to make stripes your go-to print this spring
Look beneath the lines with this linear look

Thu, 25 Mar, 2021

10 ways to wear the check trend that will suit everyone and every budget
10 ways to wear the check trend that will suit everyone and every budget
Want to get on the style grid? Check out these ten ways to wear checks, the right way

Wed, 24 Mar, 2021

Why Penneys will emerge from Covid-19 stronger than before
Why Penneys will emerge from Covid-19 stronger than before
From increased demands to sustainability efforts, Penneys is transforming the post-coronavirus shopping world

Wed, 24 Mar, 2021

Online shopping
Almost half of shopping websites exaggerating green credentials
An EU-wide probe found huge numbers of sites are embellishing their environmental efforts, 'greenwashing' their brands in a bid to attract green-conscious shoppers.

Fri, 29 Jan, 2021

Covid-19: Three deaths and 313 new cases in Ireland
Sales grow for supermarkets and shops selling hardware and electricals
Shops selling hardware and electrical and electronics, as well as supermarkets, were the winners over a three-month period amid the Covid-19 restrictions last year, according to official figures.

Fri, 08 Jan, 2021

Shoppers in Cork make last trips before level 5 lockdown
Shoppers in Cork make last trips before level 5 lockdown
Non-essential retail is to shut from 6pm on Thursday, with many shoppers making last-minute stops to buy and return Christmas presents and to prepare for the weeks ahead

Thu, 31 Dec, 2020

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