The founder of Java Republic says people are sick of the ‘dreadful’ coffee chains
David McKernan also weighs in on ‘bulls**t’ coffee trends and a few controversial business contacts.
Sarah Harford
Gin and whiskey may be booming - but vodka is still the country’s most popular spirit
Sales of spirits increased in Ireland last year – but they still lag beer and wine.
A waitress who was sacked over a bad TripAdvisor review has been awarded €2,000
The woman claimed she was unfairly dismissed after a customer described her as ‘abrupt’.
The dairy council can keep its ‘insulting’ ads - despite over a hundred complaints
But the advertising watchdog upheld objections to information on the NDC’s website.
'In the lean times we didn't have a sausage. Now feck that, we can make money again'
As part of our How My Business Works series, we profile M. Kelly Interiors.
Luas drivers could take industrial action because new routes are messing with their lunch
Trade union Siptu has taken operator Transdev to the Labour Court over the ‘cooler bag’ dispute.
A bartender won compensation after being asked to form a 'human barrier' at a concert
An agency broke employment laws by asking the man to perform the task, which wasn’t in his contract.
'You would want to be a bit crazy': The reality of business as a winemaker in Ireland
From growing grapes to adding peat, a few producers are trying to establish themselves in the wine trade.
Tesco has been accused of 'corporate bullying' for disciplining 80 striking staff
But the supermarket chain denies targeting workers for their union activities.
'I tested my first health supplement on my family – nobody died so we said we’d keep going'
As part of our How My Business Works series, we profile Revive Active.
These counties have seen the biggest decline in pubs over a decade
There were nearly 1,500 fewer pubs in Ireland last year than in 2005.
Travel group Hostelworld's bookings were 'soft' during its busiest time of the year
The Dublin-based firm says it was affected by sun, sports and increased competition in Europe.