As Google buys Pointy, co-founder Mark Cummins enters his second act with the tech giant
The Dublin startup isn’t the first business founded by Cummins to be snapped up by the company.
retail and services
Spending might be up over Christmas, but Irish retailers are still facing challenges
Increased trade doesn’t quite match economic growth, as consumers habits continue to evolve.
Pack to the future: Inside An Post's shiny new parcel hub
The semi-state is just getting started as it plots its long-term plan.
Meeting a global demand - why Troy has expanded to become Ireland's largest studio
Siún Ní Raghallaigh on how the Limerick-based studio is adapting in an evolving TV and film landscape.
'We can’t just sit on our laurels': Ahead of Black Friday, the Irish retail industry is fighting back
In an evolving market, companies are turning to a bricks-and-clicks approach.
Retail sales managed to override the doom and gloom of Brexit
That’s according to CSO figures for September.
Global fashion brand Karl Lagerfeld is opening an outlet in Kildare Village
The founder of the eponymous luxury label died earlier this year.
A no-deal Brexit could 'exasperate' the quirks of Ireland's grocery market
The Central Bank’s latest economic forecast outlined how prices would be impacted.
Discount retailer Homesavers was ordered to shut two shops over alleged planning breaches
Two enforcement notices were served in addition to several warning letters from councils.
Paddy Power owner Flutter set for 'truly transformational' merger deal
Flutter Entertainment plans to merge with The Stars Group, creating a global betting giant.
Mothercare Ireland is revamping its online store as footfall shrinks
The childcare retailer is also looking to move from town centres into retail parks.
Safe storage provider Merrion Vaults is opening new facilities in the US and Spain
The Irish company is also opening a facility in Edinburgh as part of an ongoing expansion.
A third of shoppers will ditch online purchases for Christmas from UK retailers post-Brexit
Industry group Retail Ireland said this presents an opportunity for indigenous stores.
'The outlook is bleak': Irish retail group will meet UK MPs amid no-deal Brexit fears
Retail Excellence also asked the government for a Revenue worker to help with preparations.
Retail reps have rubbished claims they're 'obliged' to clamp down on the misuse of e-scooters
Transport Minister Shane Ross said stores must inform consumers of the vehicles’ legal status.
French sports retailer Decathlon's Irish expansion may have hit a stumbling block
Liffey Valley Shopping Centre says a proposed Dublin store could breach a decades-old planning rule.
Danish retailer JYSK has ramped up its Irish plans - but it's battling with lease time lags
The furniture retail chain said it wants to grow to 40 stores, effectively more than doubling its plans.
Wi-Fi, touchscreens and tourism: Eir is planning a major revamp of its payphones
The telecoms company is hoping the changes will bring a bump in users.
Kildare Village is fighting for a flagship store to protect its multimillion-euro expansion plan
The retail outlet says the omission of an anchor store could upend the project.
'We're a responsible retailer': Dealz responds to its run-ins with local planners
The discount retailer is planning to open at least 10 new stores in Ireland next year.