Cyber Monday: Are the deals real or just retailer tricks?
More than a third of Irish consumers will hunt for bargains today, spending over €300 on average – but watch out for scams
Black Friday
How to shop safely online: Garda ‘golden rules’ for Black Friday and Christmas season sales
Follow these rules from the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau for safer shopping
From surprise charges to new scams: The perils of Christmas online shopping
Occasional delivery issues aside, there will be other things online shoppers will have to contend with that can be equally, if not more, problematic, such as taxes
PTSB apologises as salaries fail to land in accounts on Black Friday
The issue is bad timing for the bank with Friday being one of the busiest shopping days
Why some Irish retailers will not be taking part in Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales
Concerns around economics and sustainability have some retailers refusing to embrace the ‘discount sales’ period
Retailers taken to court over ‘fake discounts’ as Black Friday starts Christmas sales season
Shoppers are being deliberately misled, says consumer watchdog which has launched legal proceedings against a number of outlets
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Shoppers urged to be fraud aware as Black Friday spending surge looms
Spending by AIB customers jumped 11% to a one-day record last year with clothing the top target
Irish buy into Black Friday shopping more than European peers, says PwC
Close to two in three people expect to buy at least one item, with an average spend of €329
Irish shoppers losing interest and trust in Black Friday sales
Despite scepticism, purchasing will remain significant with spending per shopper likely to reach €431 compared to €343 last year
Black Friday is nothing more than Bleak Friday when it comes to environment
Some shoppers wait all year for this event to make necessary purchases they could not otherwise afford - others are enticed to buy things they don’t need
Conor Pope calculates Christmas will cost a family of five €2,373. Here’s how it breaks down
The cost of a typical Irish Christmas for a family of five comes in at an eye-watering figure
Black Friday: Conor Pope’s 10 commandments for bagging a bargain and avoiding rip-offs
Do your research, make a list, don’t panic and, maybe most importantly, shop Irish where possible
Black Friday: Yes there are bargains, but don’t be fooled
Be sceptical about big-sounding discounts. Retailers know how to seem more generous than they are
Irish Christmas markets: 15 spots to shop local and enjoy a day out this festive season
Heading to a Christmas market can be a great day out for people of all ages, families and friends alike
Black Friday sales more likely to attract young people, CCPC says
The consumer watchdog monitors online and instore discounts to ensure consumers not misled
Kilkenny Design owner says shopping local ‘more important than ever’ this Black Friday
Marian O’Gorman says businesses can only remain viable if they get support from local people
Web Summit’s opening night, shop local on Black Friday, and why Revolut asks for your PPS number
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Brexit still causing tax headaches when it comes to online shopping
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Retailers get a Black Friday bounce as shoppers return to stores in search of bargains
Mild weather and lifting of Covid cloud bring ‘Christmassy feeling’ back to towns and cities as sales weekend begins
Black Friday: Total swizz or bargains aplenty? Tell us what you think
Average spend of Black Friday and Cyber Monday shoppers is almost €400, according to the CCPC
Conor Pope on how to survive the most expensive Christmas in decades
In The News co-host and Consumer Affairs Correspondent Conor Pope is here to share his insights and wisdom ahead of the busiest shopping season of the year
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