Shoppers search for bargains as stores cut prices in a bid to beat the economic downturn.

CHRISTMAS has come early for Irish bargain hunters.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2008 - 00:00

Retail giants have started to slash prices in an attempt to beat the economic downturn.

Unprecedented fears have gripped store owners.

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