PRL In-Market Solutions take a quick look at some of the main stories in and around retail this week
Consumers Poised for Bumper Buys in Black Friday Sales
It is the biggest shopping day of the year, overtaking Christmas, and with Black Friday set to get consumers buying with gusto, retailers are already offering massive discounts.
Cyber Monday Black Friday – Do’s and Don’ts when shopping online
The Gardaí have issued Do’s and Don’ts for internet shoppers ahead of Cyber Monday and Black Friday as part of a new Safe Online Shopping campaign.
Almost Two Thirds Of Adults Purchase Yogurts Once A Week
Almost two thirds (63%) of adults purchase yogurts at least once per week, with purchase levels peaking amongst those aged over 65-years old (70%) and those aged …
Ikea Now Has 8,300 products for sale online – but not the one I want
Retailer’s €7.50 country-wide fee for new shopping will delight, but product choice – while extensive – may disappoint
73% of Irish Consumers Have Bought Online in the Past Year
More than 73% of Irish consumers surveyed by the European Consumer Centre (ECC) Ireland have bought a good or service online in the past 12 months
Mastercard links up with Dublin City Council to aid smart city plans
Mastercard and Dublin City Council have some exciting plans to make the city smarter.
FoodCloud Founders Named Businesswomen Of The Year
The co-founders of FoodCloud, Iseult Ward and Aoibheann O’Brien have been named joint Businesswomen of the Year by Image magazine.
Tesco Ireland Launches ‘Ugly’ Produce Range
Tesco Ireland has announced the launch of a new range of fruit and vegetables, Perfectly Imperfect, together with supplier Country Crest.
Price Of Petrol At Highest Level Since March 2017
The price of petrol has reached the highest level since March, according to the latest fuel prices survey from AA Ireland.
Aldi opens its “Future Store” in Trim
Aldi has officially opened its latest store, in Trim, Co. Meath. 20 new jobs have been created at the new store, which features Aldi’s ambitious new “Future Store” layout and image.
Copper Face Jacks coins it in as firm’s profits soar to €72m
The millions continued to roll in last year for the company behind the country’s best-known nightclub, Copper Face Jacks, as accumulated profits at the firm soared to €72m.
Newly-expanded Castletownbere SuperValu Officially Opens
SuperValu, has today (23 November) officially opened an expanded, 15,000-square foot store at Castletownbere, Co. Cork.
Aldi Increases Its FoodCloud Donations By 60%
Aldi Ireland has expanded its partnership with FoodCloud and has increased its meal donations by 60%.