National Museum to sell range of gifts based on footwear of Irish revolutionary that has caused stir on social media

In response to Brexit, recession and pandemic, the Irish heirloom maker moved fully into online sales and a higher price point – and it is paying off

With the right supports and measures in place, the industry could start to reopen once Covid-19 cases have reached a low enough level

A policy to promote ‘living above the shop’ will be included in the final draft of the 2022-2028 development plan

Leading figures in retail and construction say they understand the need for the latest lockdown, but fear the cost will be substantial

Sector leaders call for state intervention in future rent disputes as businesses are stretched to breaking point

Slow to adapt and recognise change while being hit hard by Covid-19, the big brands at the squeezed middle of the clothing business are in deep trouble

With Christmas just over five weeks away, should a Cork restaurant order turkeys, or a Dublin pub hire and train extra staff, or retailers countrywide order stock that may never sell?

French sports retail giant established its first limited company in Ireland four years ago and it has acted as supply centre for Decathlon’s European retail activities since late 2018

Harcourt Developments has sought a summary judgement against the bookseller in relation to rent dispute

Forecourt operator says pandemic has forced a prudent approach to investment

Dublin-based ethical clothing start-up Kokoro uses cotton and silk made from sustainable bamboo for its loungewear range

Greg Kavanagh’s retail app firm has halved staff numbers, but is still focused on supporting small online sellers in the run-up to Christmas

The supermarket chain will add the roles to help manage customers in-store and for its online shopping operation

Owner Musgrave plans to build special booths that mimic those used by fast-food chains to offer customers more contactless options

Many Irish retailers have been using their websites as little more than business cards, but with no footfall in non-essential shops for the next six weeks, they urgently need to attract online customers

Family-run retailer waited for budget reprieve before deciding to close half of its 24 stores, which may see 104 staff lose their jobs

The web retail giant has also launched its own delivery service in Dublin this month

In a landmark judgment last week, the High Court refused to appoint an examiner, noting the chain had millions on its balance sheet

The upmarket US clothing retailer is to take up a 1,000 sq m unit in the new Chatham & King development on Chatham Street