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Wednesday 22 March 2023 Dublin: 8°C

# Shopping

All time
# penneys thanks
11 times Penneys truly outdid themselves
It’s a place of joy.
# HEY BIG SPENDERS
Retailers fear Dublin traffic restrictions will force shoppers to out-of-town centres
The Irish Parking Association said the restrictions could result in a 24% fall off in shopping and entertainment revenue.
# She's in fashion
Topshop agreed to pull ' ridiculously tiny' mannequins after an emphatic Facebook complaint
“As you are aware, the year is 2015…”
This Greek shopping street used to be the 10th most expensive in the world
Take a look at it now.
# Stillorgan
Ireland's first ever shopping centre is getting a make-over
Stillorgan shopping centre first opened its doors in 1966.
# a new o'connell street
What's going to happen to the Clerys building?
All 460 workers were let go last Friday.
# penneys two euro
19 thoughts every girl has while shopping in Penneys
Every emotion it’s possible to feel, you’re feeling it.
# were you going to eat that?
It is now illegal in France for supermarkets to throw away food
But they can donate it all to charities, or for animal feed.
# Read Mall about it
Quiz: Can you recognise these Irish shopping centres?
Shop til you drop.
# the find
The website where you can 'buy everything online' has itself been bought...by Facebook
They’ve bough shopping website The Find.
# the big shop
Which Irish Supermarket Are You?
It’s important that you find out.
# this old thing?
8 reasons why vintage shopping is a highly stressful activity
The stress.
# tiger tiger
10 signs that you are devoted to shopping at Tiger
The posh Danish €2 shop that will slowly take over your life.
# Bling Bling
Irish people spent a LOT of money over the Christmas period
We bought a lot of jewellery.
# I love it really i do...
I've been given a horrendous gift? Can I return it? Here are your consumer rights...
Changed your mind? Got a horrible jumper? Or is something simply broken?
# mall rats
23 creepy photos of abandoned, empty shopping centres
The sets of a thousand zombie movies… only real.
# Mayhem
These vintage pics of Christmas shopping crowds will make you glad it's all over
This is not a modern nightmare – people in the 1930s were running around like headless chickens doing last minute shopping as well.
# splurge
The teachers' strike day was the busiest pre-Christmas shopping day this year
Overall though, sales have been disappointing in December 2014.
# savvy shoppers
Here are the tricks shops use to make you spend more money
Think you make your own decisions? Well, think again…
# you get a candle
16 faces every Christmas shopper will recognise
“So, I expect you’ve all your shopping done?”
# Your Say
Poll: Will you shop local this Christmas?
Where will you being buying those presents?
What Kind Of Christmas Shopper Are You?
Are you smug and organised or a walking disaster? Take the quiz and find out.
# commuter stress
Going shopping in Dublin? The Garda Christmas traffic plan begins today
Operation ‘Open City’ aims to manages Dublin’s seasonal traffic.
# notions
9 everyday items suffering from severe notions
This is getting out of hand.
# Your Say
Poll: Are you shopping online for Christmas?
Lots of Irish people will be Christmas shopping online this Monday – will you be one of them?
# shoppers beware
Planning to buy some stuff on Cyber Monday? Here's how to stay safe online...
Irish consumers spending an estimated €39 million on Cyber Monday last year.
# discount shoppers
Black Friday: What is it and why is it creeping in on Ireland?
Crazy shoppers at the ready….
# the big shop
14 things we need to see in supermarkets right this minute
A whole new world.
# the c word
9 ridiculously smug people who've already finished their Christmas shopping
Just stop. Leave.
# shopaholics
Irish people 'spend more than two weeks a year shopping'
Er, WHAT?
# Thanks Penneys
Primark strikes deal with Sears to open its first US stores
Seven, in fact. Thanks Penneys… or, eh, Sears…
# Supermarket Sweep
12 deeply unfortunate supermarket fails
It’s not just you, SuperValu.
# to shop or not to shop
Alcohol is getting more expensive, but shoes are cheaper than they were in 2013
Buying tobacco and eating out will also set you back a bit more.
# cheap as chips
8 signs you are an expert Dealz shopper
Move over, Lidl. This is where the bargains are.
# d'you want anything?
Here's what we buy most at the shops - but what's Ireland's favourite tea?
Are we really this predictable?
# Your Say
Poll: Do you eat too many sweets and crisps?
Be honest, now…
# Facebook
Weird Wide Web: A Facebook scam, a Forrest Gump game and a pop-up ad apology
All of your essential tech and social media news for the week in one byte-sized portion.
# Your Say
Poll: Do you care about the origin of your food?
A survey has found that most pork sold in butchers isn’t of Irish origin.
# surprise in store
How do you get shoppers to return to your store? Inspire them
Kids’ activities, helpful staff, demos and clear signage – just some of the ways retailers can make themselves irresistible.
# Week in Web
Weird Wide Web: Shopping on Facebook, a Kim Kardashian app and a controversial logo
All of your essential tech and social media news for the week in one byte-sized portion.