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Dr Martens
Dr Martens profits plummet as US consumers turn their backs on bootmaker
The company said cost cuts would come from ‘organisational efficiency and design, better procurement and operational streamlining’
Birkenstock should not get too fashionable for comfort
The German sandal maker is enjoying its popularity as it prepares for an IPO but faces pitfalls
Premium sportswear brand Castore to open store on Grafton Street
Official FAI kit supplier to Irish women’s and men’s football teams to occupy high-profile location at junction with South Anne Street
Irish arm of Dr Martens contesting Grafton Street shopfront planning refusal
Council found ‘unauthorised’ shopfront at flagship outlet would have serious adverse impact on architectural fabric of the area
Dublin City Council refuses permission for Dr Martens Grafton Street sign
Council says allowing the sign would set an undesirable precedent for similar-type development
Bootmaker Dr Martens warns on profit as finance chief walks
Shares jump 9% on company assurance that teething issues at LA distribution centre are now resolved
Chinese ultra-fast fashion website Shein accused of copying Zara designs
How they reproduce designs so quickly and cheaply is not known, says consumer group
European shares rise after Federal Reserve signal on interest rates
Diageo gains on strong results, while Tesla drops
Stocks take a tumble on warnings of US interest rate rise
Leading names sold off on Irish market as investors cautious about construction sector
European shares fall after Fed signals early policy tightening
Ryanair the main market mover in Dublin as it rises 3% while Glanbia and AIB dip
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