Much revenue from major sales events going to UK-based traders, Retail Ireland says

Direct action: Some shoppers unpack products and leave plastic and cardboard behind

The exhibition acts as a catalyst in prompting students, with the help of teachers and parents, to take on the challenge of making a better world

Discount supermarkets to pay the €11.70 an hour living wage to entry-level workers

‘Black Friday’ ate into significant proportion of conventional Christmas shopping

Rising wages and falling prices may lead to average monthly spend of more than €2,500

Busy scenes in Dublin shops but nothing reminiscent of US-style hysteria

Traditional retailers are turning to ‘experiential shopping’ to compete

‘Ultachs’ sold poor land after being forced south in sectarian linen industry war

Retail Ireland says it is ‘understandable’ staff are seeking pay deals as sector recovers

The pain began the moment the pound plummeted after last June’s referendum

Retail Ireland warns falling prices are putting significant pressure on retailers

Retail Ireland report offers strategy for years up to 2020 against backdrop of Brexit

Department stores and computer retailers struggle while home accessories do well

Prices in some sectors falling to levels not seen since Christmas 2000

Irish consumers to spend average of €2,600 in December as jobs grow and prices drop

Rise of pre-Christmas discounting a ‘double-edged sword’, says Irish retailer body

Ibec notes value and volume of sales are softening because of sterling weakness

Some stores consider closing early because footfall down so much in capital

Aftermath of Brexit not dimming confidence, claims Smurfit business school monitor

Low Pay Commission’s recommendation ‘very disappointing’, says Labour Party

Most retailers benefit from a presence online but it also puts them in competition with sellers the world over

Call goes out for bosses and employees to co-operate to ensure staff and firms get result

Survey shows alcohol, tobacco costs climbed in Republic in past year while NI prices fell

Dublin Chamber of Commerce says public transport network must not be compromised

Financial supports and poor broadband speeds hold companies back

Workplace Relations Commission’s Kieran Mulvey to contact management and staff

Big retailers remain relatively silent on new laws signed by Minister for Enterprise Richard Bruton

Consumers expected to part with more than €4 billion over holiday season

Retail Ireland expects biggest season in seven years, with Tesco topping the grocery list

Retail Ireland annual report says prices across the main supermarket chains could fall to 2001 levels

New report suggests bounce from tax cuts will boost consumer spending by 3.5 per cent

Maximum shops can be charged for such transactions cut to 0.1%

Recovery taking hold and consumer sentiment rising each month, conference hears

Retail Ireland says gains can be consolidated with positive budget measures

Retail Ireland report shows sales up 1.5%, with rising employment driving spending

European-wide investigation leads to 27 arrests in Dublin, Wicklow and Cavan

Irish Brewers' Association urges all licensed trade operators to remain vigilant