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Retail and services
McDonald's has pumped €75m into its Irish business as its stores get an overhaul
The fast-food giant has been opening new outlets and putting digital technology into existing restaurants.
The car market is 'shrouded in uncertainty' as imports outpace new registrations
Second-hand cars from the UK are hurting domestic sales, according to a new report.
Carlow security firm Netwatch will double in size after sealing a major international merger
The Irish company will lead up a new group consisting of UK- and US-based businesses.
Toy store Smyths has snapped up dozens of Toys R Us outlets for €80m
The deal signals the Irish retailer’s first step into mainland Europe.
Why some fashion stores choose to 'stick to the knitting' and resist selling online
Despite its popularity, e-commerce doesn’t always make business sense.
'My mother prayed to every saint in the world that I wouldn't go to art college'
Mairead deBlaca talks about leaving the corporate life to design and sell her own jewellery.
Debenhams kept posting million-euro losses after emerging from examinership
The UK-based department store chain operates 11 stores in Ireland.
Hiking the price of stamps has helped An Post turn around its fortunes
The group recorded a return to profit last year.
Dublin Airport plans a retail rejig with more fashion at Terminal 1
DAA is looking for bidders to manage five shops at the hub.
Dundrum Town Centre's co-owner has dumped plans for a major UK retail tie-up
Hammerson plans to instead invest in ‘higher-growth segments’ such as Ireland.
'I left school when I was 15 - I was more attracted to making money than doing exams'
Sean Bryan, owner of Cut and Sew barbers, also talks about why he still works like an apprentice.
Services giant Noonan has branded a 32c pay hike for workers as 'out of kilter'
The multimillion-euro company brought five employees before the Labour Court.
Tech retailer Click.ie will be wound up following a tsunami of customer complaints
Panicked punters said the company was unable to fulfil orders in time for the Christmas period.
The co-owner of Dundrum Town Centre has seen off a €5.7 billion takeover bid
UK property giant Hammerson says the French approach ‘significantly undervalued’ the company.
Eir is cutting 750 jobs after its sale to a French billionaire
A consortium led by Xavier Niel purchased a majority stake in the company for €650 million.
A Dutch company claims Dublin Airport's owner 'acted unlawfully' over a €50m tender
Koninklijke Capi-Lux Holding is suing DAA over the award of a lucrative retail contract.
One of Ireland's biggest builders plans to overhaul Athlone's rundown Texas Shopping Centre
Bennett Property acquired the mostly disused Westmeath development late last year.
Dunnes has forced Blanchardstown centre to scale back its latest development plans
The shopping centre wants to create ‘kiosk zones’ in existing parts of the mall.
'I mitched off school when I was 13 and asked a hair salon for a job. Now I own it'
Hairdresser Anna Hosty talks about the essential ingredients you need for a solid business partnership.