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US brand joins a host of other retailers closing their physical shops in Ireland
Covidius horribilis: Business winners and losers of 2020
Coronavirus meant the end for many firms, while others adapted and prospered
BT and Arnotts unlikely to be last retail victims of Covid-19
Low footfall, high rents and a switch to online shopping combine to undermine the sector
Grafton Street: can it recover from the short, sharp shock of Covid-19?
With several big brands closing their doors, the street’s return to former glory days looks some way off
Grafton Street: ‘It’s like a ghost town’
Ireland’s premier shopping street is a grim reflection of the situation facing retailers
Shopping economics: Today it's all about delivery fees and voucher rights
A fragile year for consumers and retailers alike could encourage new habits
At home with Cath Kidston for a lesson in vintage living
The founder of the flowery brand is selling a soft nostalgia home style
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Industry believes up to 40% of stores will go bust without State help
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Tanya Sweeney: Bare-bulb hipster chic is over but are we really going back to chintz?
Chintz is so busy it rarely looks dirty, with fabrics so durable they can be wiped clean
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Even the ultimate bloke’s pad can be made livable with a little aesthetic compromise
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