# Shopping

Last month

March 2023

# Big Shop Shrinks

Shoppers buying fewer items per trip as grocery inflation hits record high at 16.4%

In contrast, at the same time last year, grocery inflation was only 2.4%.

12.5k

Mar 6th 2023, 2:36 PM

This year

2023

# Job Losses

Argos set to close all Irish outlets by June

The company employs around 580 people across 34 stores in Ireland.

128k

Jan 19th 2023, 1:00 PM

Voices

Opinion: Refurbished Clerys clock unveiled above a Dublin struggling to maintain its identity

The Clerys Archive is a reminder of Dublin’s strange balancing act.

26.4k

Jan 17th 2023, 6:00 PM

# CHRISTMAS SHOP

Inflation led to surge in Christmas grocery spend compared to 2021

On average, shoppers spent an additional €95.31 when compared to the last three months of 2021.

8.3k

Jan 9th 2023, 2:45 PM

Last year

2022

# Poll

Poll: Will you go shopping in St Stephen's Day sales?

Would you go out looking for a deal or will you be too stuffed with Roses and turkey?

26.2k

Dec 26th 2022, 11:37 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Did you buy anything on Black Friday?

Did you grab any bargains?

32.7k

Nov 26th 2022, 10:41 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Fraudsters stole nearly €45 million through frauds and scams in the second half of 2021

A report by

Hayley Halpin

That’s according to a new report published today by FraudSMART.

That's according to a new report published today by FraudSMART.

The report outlines how debit and credit card fraud (including ATM) hit €14.5 million.

People are being warned to be extra vigilant as Black Friday and Christmas approach.

11.2k

Nov 21st 2022, 12:05 AM

# parking charges

'It's like a pay cut': Liffey Valley staff say new parking charges could cost some workers €12.50 a day

Liffey Valley staff have been protesting outside the shopping centre since Sunday.

30.8k

Oct 19th 2022, 12:05 AM

All time

# Fraud

Last minute online shopping? Here are some tips to keep your cash safe from fraudsters

Fraud cases continue to increase.

10.5k

Dec 19th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you be shopping on Black Friday?

The day of flash sales takes place this year on Friday 26 November this year.

29.1k

Nov 16th 2021, 8:59 AM

# Christmas Shopping

Shoppers being warned to protect themselves from rogue traders in lead up to Christmas

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has issued advice to consumers.

8.6k

Oct 21st 2021, 8:51 AM

# Landlords

Vast majority of Irish retailers struggling with rent arrears, according to new survey

In 20% of cases, retailers said they had no engagement from their landlord on the issue of arrears.

10.4k

Aug 24th 2021, 11:04 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you head to the shops today?

All non-essential retail stores can reopen from today.

47.7k

May 17th 2021, 9:14 AM

# Supermarket Sweep

Household grocery bills increase by €1,000 as Irish shoppers spend €2 billion extra amid pandemic

Online grocery sales had another record breaking month in February.

16.3k

Mar 8th 2021, 1:40 PM

# small turkeys

December saw record-high grocery sales, but less money spent on whole turkeys

Sales of smaller cuts of meat such as turkey rolls and roast pork increased.

14.6k

Jan 11th 2021, 2:06 PM

# Retail

Click and collect services for non-essential retail banned under new restrictions

The decision to ban click and collect services comes following a Cabinet meeting this afternoon.

43.3k

Updated

Jan 6th 2021, 4:45 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you done the 'big' Christmas shop?

This is a festive season like no other.

36.7k

Dec 23rd 2020, 11:14 AM

# Out and about

Dublin City centre saw its busiest weekend since March last weekend

Last Saturday night in Dublin city was 80% busier than the previous Saturday night.

14.0k

Dec 11th 2020, 1:14 PM

# Poll

Poll: Have you done any Christmas shopping in person?

Non-essential retail reopened last week.

30.3k

Dec 10th 2020, 9:57 AM

# level three

'It's nice to be out and about again': Quiet start as retailers open their doors to Christmas shoppers

With just 24 shopping days left, retailers are expecting business to pick up.

16.3k

Dec 1st 2020, 12:31 PM

# covid19

'Stay away from crowded shops, streets and buses': Caution urged as retailers open back up for Christmas shopping

The government has asked customers to “play their part” as we head into the busiest shopping season of the year.

20.0k

Dec 1st 2020, 12:05 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you plan to do most of your Christmas shopping in person?

The Taoiseach has said that the country will move back to Level Three restrictions from 1 December.

37.2k

Nov 23rd 2020, 9:06 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you started your Christmas shopping?

There are 39 days left until Christmas.

33.8k

Nov 16th 2020, 8:14 AM

# douglas shopping centre

Cork shopping centre reopens its doors for first time since major blaze last year

Dozens of cars were destroyed by the fire at Douglas Shopping Centre on 1 September 2019.

30.7k

Nov 13th 2020, 8:05 AM

# Shopping

Aldi and Lidl remove all non-essential middle aisle products

Aldi said this decision was made after receiving further clarification from the government.

123k

Oct 29th 2020, 4:27 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you do more of your Christmas shopping online this year?

Many retailers – if they have an online presence – are depending on customers shifting to online sales.

50.1k

Oct 26th 2020, 9:30 AM

# shopping local

How to support Irish businesses when buying gifts this Christmas

A new directory of Irish companies to buy gifts from was launched this week.

62.3k

Oct 24th 2020, 10:30 AM

# social distancing

Dublin businesses urge people to start Christmas shopping early to avoid large queues in December

DublinTown said 2020 has been “an extremely difficult year” for businesses.

23.2k

Oct 9th 2020, 9:54 AM

# recycling

Nationwide post-lockdown electrical goods buying spree sees record recycling levels

WEEE Ireland said it recovered 3,763 tonnes of electrical waste in July.

28.2k

Aug 23rd 2020, 7:02 PM

# Early Doors

Shopping centres can reopen today but limits on children and defined routes may become 'new normal'

While high street stores opened their doors last week, shopping centres had to remain shut for another week.

44.3k

Jun 15th 2020, 6:15 AM

# reopening

All shops in Northern Ireland are allowed to re-open today

From Monday, a much broader range of retailers in England will also open their doors.

11.0k

Jun 12th 2020, 7:11 AM

# Inflation

Prices of clothing, footwear and communications fall for two consecutive months

Consumer prices were 0.5% lower in May than in the same month last year.

10.1k

Jun 11th 2020, 2:08 PM

# EASING THE LOCKDOWN

Dublin city 'easing open' on Monday, but shoppers can expect queues

Shoppers can expect queues to enter stores, changing rooms to be closed and in some cases, staff wearing PPE.

27.3k

Jun 6th 2020, 6:09 PM

# Shopping

High street stores to get green light to reopen from next Monday

Shopping centres will not be permitted to reopen in Phase 2.

52.3k

Jun 4th 2020, 5:42 PM

# Retail

B&Q asks under 16s to stay away as queues mark reopening of hardware stores

Woodie’s has rolled back on its decision to restrict under 16s from its stores.

40.1k

May 18th 2020, 4:12 PM

# Coronavirus

'Not necessary' to disinfect outside of food packaging after buying, shoppers advised

Dr Linda Gordon, a specialist in microbiology, said there is “no evidence” the virus is transmitted by food or food packaging.

58.1k

Apr 23rd 2020, 8:56 AM

# Shopping

Contactless payment limit will increase to €50 next week, as cash transactions drop by 20%

Banks have also warned the public not to be tricked into giving out their pin number online.

32.1k

Mar 28th 2020, 3:17 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you make more of an effort to shop locally in the coming weeks?

Many shops and businesses around the country have already shut their doors as a result of Covid-19.

28.9k

Mar 20th 2020, 8:13 AM

# opening hours

Older people enjoy dedicated shopping sessions at supermarkets

Iceland, Tesco and Lidl introduced the initiative amid incidents of stockpiling as the nation grapples with the coronavirus outbreak

50.5k

Mar 17th 2020, 5:07 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you make a visit to the St Stephen's Day sales?

Crowds of people will be out shopping tomorrow, will you be among them?

33.6k

Dec 25th 2019, 7:00 PM