Wet weather hit Primark’s UK summer sales, says owner AB Foods
But better performance in other markets ensured steady operating profits
But better performance in other markets ensured steady operating profits
Additional layers are key to ensuring preparation for your commute as cooler months approach
Opening coincides with the 55th anniversary of Penneys in Ireland
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Retailer had 37 stores in Ireland during the financial year, although it opened a 38th store in Bray, Co Wicklow, in recent weeks
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Retailer opens its 38th branch in the Republic
Almost three-quarters of those questioned view price as key when buying clothes or accessories, according to survey done for Penneys
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Fashion retailer to open four new outlets in Portugal as part of investment
Former headquarters of Independent Newspapers, dormant since 2003, to provide 280 bed spaces
Recovery in margins at clothing chain fuels 39% jump in profit in first half of the year
More than 60% of parents say wages just about cover essential monthly expenses with little left over for leisure
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No significant disruption to supply chain from Red Sea situation expected for now
Television: For an Irish business to bestride the world is not to be sniffed at, but tough questions are left unanswered
Highlights include Dancing with the Stars and a new series of Room to Improve with Dermot Bannon
An Bord Pleanála dismisses appeals against residential zoned land tax on former newspaper headquarters and south Dublin monasteries
The chain implemented ‘selective price increases’ for shoppers over the past year after reporting a spike in costs
Dunnes will occupy the site formerly operated by Penneys, which has moved to a larger unit in the Dundrum centre
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Growth has been driven by selective price increases, well-received ranges, and strongly performing new stores
Insulation specialist Kingspan and a number of other big hitters drove index in Dublin up 2.2%
Pricewatch: Organisations are starting to incorporate reuse and recycling into how they work, leaving the destructive linear economy behind
Migration towards online shopping platforms slowing after a surge in popularity during Covid lockdowns
Associated British Foods enjoys boost as shoppers buy more seasonal clothing and health and beauty products
New shop replaces part of the former House of Fraser department store
Wall Street investment giant appoints Eastdil Secured and CBRE to find buyer for 1.2 million square feet Dublin retail scheme
Fast fashion’s firm margins shrank 8.3% in first half of its financial year
New centre’s tenant line-up includes Penneys, Sports Direct, Butler’s Chocolate Cafe, Stella Cinema and Bert’s Bowl
Resilient consumer demand for its budget fashion offering means Primark group now expects substantially higher sales
Fast-fashion giant signs deal to anchor developer Oakmount’s Bray Central scheme
Record sales in run-up to Christmas help Dublin-based retailer deliver better than expected results for 2022
Consumer spending ‘more resilient’ than expected
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