# Shopping

All time

Voices

Opinion: SALE! Why does this one word cause all logic to go out the window?

I can’t go into town at the moment. Don’t trust myself. It’s too dangerous.

Jul 12th 2014, 12:00 PM

# Retail

Trading conditions in Ireland 'continue to be challenging', says M&S

The retailer reported a slight increase in womenswear sales and said that sales were impacted by launch of new website.

11.6k

Jul 8th 2014, 8:30 PM

# Inflation

Bereaved families spend days searching for coffins due to Venezuela shortages

Others have had to cancel funerals.

10.7k

Jul 6th 2014, 4:00 PM

# Loves a bargain

Enda is in Germany today... opening a new Penneys store

The store opening in Alexanderplatz in the city is the second store to open in Berlin.

12.7k

Jul 3rd 2014, 6:45 AM

# Retail

More and more people are shopping with Aldi and Lidl as Tesco loses out

Tesco’s top position is under threat from Dunnes and SuperValu.

14.2k

Jun 9th 2014, 12:48 PM

# Grocery Impairment

Tesco narrows Irish sales losses in 2014 - but performance is still down

The British chain remains the largest in Ireland, but is losing market share to newcomers like Aldi and Lidl.

6.3k

Jun 4th 2014, 11:37 AM

# No regrets

11 of the toughest decisions ever made while grocery shopping

Here are drastic scenes of the aftermath.

35.1k

May 31st 2014, 9:30 AM

# Supermarket Sweep

12 of the worst things we all do in the supermarket

The big shop is a sea of guilt.

57.1k

May 22nd 2014, 1:16 PM

# Recovery

Pre-recession habits are starting to creep back into our shopping routines

Aldi’s growth is also continuing to surge ahead of the competition.

25.8k

May 12th 2014, 12:26 PM

# Week in Web

Weird Wide Web: Gaming prejudice, interior design and a drinkable book

All of your essential tech and social media news for the week in one byte-sized portion.

6.9k

May 11th 2014, 11:00 AM

# decisions decisions

Men and women totally disagree on who decides what their family eats

Irish people don’t just argue about how they share the household load – they argue about who they think does what.

8.6k

May 8th 2014, 6:00 AM

# Hard Pressed

Are Ireland's independent retailers a dying breed?

TheJournal.ie talked to Ireland’s small shop owners about the problems they face.

18.0k

May 4th 2014, 10:45 AM

# Target

Brumbies centre Smith among Munster's options for midfield role

The 29-year-old is understood to have spoken to the province over a transfer later this year.

11.0k

Apr 30th 2014, 6:58 PM

# the big shop

Dad takes toddler shopping for food. Toddler has other plans.

Well, we’re done here.

8.4k

Apr 20th 2014, 9:25 AM

# Consumers

Aldi reaches record market share, with Lidl not far behind

If you shop in Aldi, you’re probably spending more as well.

17.8k

Apr 14th 2014, 11:45 AM

# running errands

"Cathedrals of consumption": A history of shopping in Ireland

A series of lectures and an exhibition will outline Ireland’s consumer cravings from Georgian Dublin to modern-day neon shopfronts.

9.2k

Mar 10th 2014, 7:15 AM

# some front

Shopfronts of Dublin: a very lovely photo project indeed

Independent stores, and the way they make you feel.

36.8k

Mar 4th 2014, 5:20 PM

# mammy knows best

Outraged mother buys clothes shop's entire ‘indecent’ t-shirt display

Well, it’s A way to get rid of them.

45.5k

Feb 19th 2014, 6:00 PM

# smart lighting

Philips' intelligent lights wants to change how you shop in-store

The smart LED lights from Philips will show shoppers where they are in-store, the location of items and special offers on their smartphone.

12.3k

Feb 17th 2014, 7:30 PM

# SuperGone

So long, farewell: Superquinn becomes SuperValu today

The sausages are still available, but the branding across the store will be different.

26.6k

Feb 13th 2014, 6:15 AM

# nugget of love

Stuck for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner? Lidl will sort you out

Is there anything more romantic and sensual than a chicken nugget?

3.7k

Feb 11th 2014, 9:10 AM

# quite decent

This Dublin book shop has a very polite approach to advertising

They don’t want to put you out, but if you want to buy some books for a good price, you can do it in here.

5.2k

Feb 10th 2014, 4:55 PM

# dat assistance

So Debenhams are offering a rather unconventional new service

It’s just a ring away. A RING.

4.1k

Feb 10th 2014, 7:45 AM

# clairvoyance

Amazon gain patent allowing it to ship goods before you order them

The patent would allow Amazon to deliver goods it believes you will order based on your shopping and search history.

19.9k

Jan 20th 2014, 9:53 AM

# 10 items or else

Elderly man attacks shopper for having too many items at express checkout

And you thought self-service checkouts were bad?

9.2k

Jan 14th 2014, 12:00 PM

# Money Money Money

Your Tips: How to save money this January...

We’re off to buy a piggy bank…

28.3k

Jan 13th 2014, 3:30 PM

# flat pack hell

The 11 inevitable stages of shopping in IKEA

Swedish haven of sofas and meatballs, why must you torment us so?

31.3k

Jan 11th 2014, 9:30 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you been shopping in the January sales?

There was disappointment yesterday when figures showed Christmas shopping failed to boost retails sales in November, so were you waiting for the January sales?

12.5k

Jan 10th 2014, 9:34 AM

# Retail

Clothes and shoe sales up in November; books and newspapers down

Retail sector says it is still under pressure.

3.5k

Jan 8th 2014, 12:55 PM

# Good Samaritan

Watch as kind strangers help out mother unable to pay for groceries

A hidden camera show reveals fellow customers giving a helping hand.

2.9k

Jan 2nd 2014, 7:56 AM

# crazy prices

6 different types of pain you'll feel while sales shopping

As illustrated through people suffering on Twitter.

3.8k

Dec 30th 2013, 10:04 AM

# Poll

Poll: How much money have you spent in the post-Christmas sales?

Shoppers have turned out in force to find a bargain in the sales this year.

14.2k

Dec 29th 2013, 9:33 AM

# Black Thursday

Retailers delighted after 'superb' first day of winter sales

Many retailers who were sceptical about opening on St Stephen’s Day are now glad they decided to go for it.

21.7k

Dec 26th 2013, 5:29 PM

# St Stephen's Day

PICS: Queues for Brown Thomas go all the way around the corner in Dublin and Cork

It’s like something out of the Celtic Tiger…

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Dec 26th 2013, 2:24 PM

# miserable men

Instagram account details the plight of men trapped in shopping hell

“Here, hold this bag while I buy another bag”.

5.0k

Dec 26th 2013, 2:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you heading out to the winter sales today?

Will you be getting your shop on?

14.2k

Dec 26th 2013, 10:02 AM

# Bargain bin

6 unarguable reasons to avoid the sales today

It’ll be hell, believe us.

16.8k

Dec 26th 2013, 9:30 AM

# Panic

The 13 emotions of a Christmas Eve shopping panic

It’s Christmas tomorrow and you have NOTHING.

11.5k

Dec 24th 2013, 1:00 PM

# Technical problems

AIB says its debit cards are now working at non-AIB ATMs

Cardholders cannot withdraw cash at non-AIB cash points.

20.8k

Dec 22nd 2013, 3:45 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 It’s Saturday and there are only four more sleeps ’til Santa. Here’s everything you need to know as you wrap, or buy, the last of your presents.

8.7k

Dec 21st 2013, 8:49 AM