Argos: How Ireland fell out of love with the catalogue retailerAnalysis: Argos once had the Irish market to itself, and played the field well, until it had to compete with Ikea, Amazon and the internetThu Jan 19 2023 - 14:59
Petrol prices steady in recent weeks, but hikes are looming, AA warnsEnd of excise cuts and EU ban on Russian oil likely to see prices climb significantly from next monthWed Jan 18 2023 - 14:53
Do you know how much credit card interest you pay? Most people have no ideaOnly one-third are aware of high levels of interest charged with some thinking they pay little or noneWed Jan 18 2023 - 05:00
‘Will we meet under Clerys’ clock?’ Revamped department store set to open before summer Restored clock is unveiled on Tuesday ahead of retail early in the second quarter of the yearTue Jan 17 2023 - 13:32
Cut VAT to fight price rises and save jobs, says ISMECutting VAT rate to 9 per cent across service sector would benefit all, umbrella group suggestsMon Jan 16 2023 - 12:47
Savvy shoppers on the rise as cost of living crisis reshapes who we arePricewatch: Bord Bia research finds the cost-of-living crisis has largely replaced Covid as the single greatest concern for consumersMon Jan 16 2023 - 12:22
Christy Dignam receiving palliative care at his Dublin homeFamily issues health update and thanks public ‘for keeping Christy in their thoughts and prayers’Mon Jan 16 2023 - 12:09
Irish people among fastest in world to react to cost-of-living crisis, study findsPainful memories of 2008 crash prompted consumers here to cut spending significantly faster than global averageMon Jan 16 2023 - 00:01
Holiday costs are on the rise, so how can you save money?Flights and accommodation are getting more expensive, but by booking cleverly you can make savingsSat Jan 14 2023 - 09:03
Making lists and buying own-brand: cost of living crisis creating more savvy shoppersFoods such as lamb and seafood taking a hit as shoppers look for value and bulk cook moreFri Jan 13 2023 - 10:45
Christmas gift for barbers and bakers amid soaring spendFestive boom beckoned for pubs and booksellers, while spending on medicines jumped more than 40 per centWed Jan 11 2023 - 19:48
Cost of living: Price of stamps and stout set to increase from next monthAn Post and Diageo have both announced price hikes are on the way, blaming higher input costs and inflationWed Jan 11 2023 - 05:00
Irish consumers among world’s gloomiest over cost-of-living crisis, survey findsAlmost 70% of Irish people say they are worse off than last year and 64% see further decline, research from Bord Bia showsWed Jan 11 2023 - 00:01
Pint of Guinness set to jump in price by at least 15 centDiageo says it can no longer afford to absorb higher input costs as publicans express dismay at latest hikeTue Jan 10 2023 - 17:38
‘Filthy’ kitchen conditions among reasons for latest food closure ordersFSAI closes premises over filthy kitchens, vermin and meat unfit for human consumptionTue Jan 10 2023 - 16:03
First fixed-price energy deal hits market in sign of hope for consumersStability may be returning as Flogas offers fixed price domestic energy contracts for the first time in three yearsTue Jan 10 2023 - 06:39
Overseas travel close to pre-Covid levels as pandemic fears ease Travel survey finds 82.9% of Irish holidaymakers will be planning overseas trips as they did in the pastTue Jan 10 2023 - 05:00
Supermarket food prices rising at fastest rate on record - KantarGrocery sales over festive season hit record-breaking €1.3bn despite costs soaring to highest-ever level at 15.4%Mon Jan 09 2023 - 17:16
Avoid ads, cook more and switch providers: 23 tips to make your money count this JanuaryPricewatch: We thought we might suggest resolutions you can make that should improve your financial position over the year aheadMon Jan 09 2023 - 01:00
Mother of George Nkencho takes legal action over son’s death Blessing Nkencho issues proceedings against Garda Commissioner, Attorney General and Minister for JusticeSat Jan 07 2023 - 16:52
How to get the most out of bank holidays – and have over 60 work-free days this yearCareful exploitation of bank holidays the trick to maximising your time off this yearFri Jan 06 2023 - 14:23
Galway Tesco sends out mixed messages to women with sign that got lost in translationAisle signage in new Headford store gets lost in translationFri Jan 06 2023 - 05:55
From Ryanair to City Bin Co: Companies that have gone above and beyond for customersPricewatch: The City Bin Co, the Green Chair Shop in Sneem, Lehane’s garage in Cork and Ryanair all go above and beyond for their customersMon Jan 02 2023 - 01:00
FreeNow taxi app rolls out new fees including cancellation charge of up to €10So-called ‘technology fee’ climbs to as much as €5 in some casesThu Dec 29 2022 - 12:44
Dietitian Paula Mee remembered as an inspirational ‘rock of sense’ Tributes pour in for prominent food expert who passed away shortly before ChristmasWed Dec 28 2022 - 19:00
Retail spending bounces back to 2019 levels Shoppers return to high streets and to online platforms in the run-up to Christmas and on opening days of winter salesWed Dec 28 2022 - 11:53
Paula Mee, one of Ireland’s leading dieticians, dies aged 59Funeral for former Irish Times columnist took place in Dublin on Christmas EveTue Dec 27 2022 - 16:30
Eir users offered free lifetime subscriptions after up to 20 years of emails deleted in error‘I signed up for their paid service believing it to be secure’: Some customers lost correspondence that cannot be replacedTue Dec 27 2022 - 15:50
Ryanair criticised as Christmas ‘miracle’ gift vouchers fail to landPeople giving and due to receive gift cards from airline reported delays and say company has not responded to concernsTue Dec 27 2022 - 12:53
‘I’m disappointed with the crowd to be honest’: Slow start to St Stephen’s Day sales in DublinShops busy despite absence of serious queues outside shops as sales start following 40-hour retail shutdownMon Dec 26 2022 - 13:26
Post-Christmas sales: Ten shops with great sales and what to buy thereArnotts, Brown Thomas, Shaws and many more retailers promising all manner of discounts on everything from Aran jumpers to Zippo lightersMon Dec 26 2022 - 05:00
Post-Christmas sales: How to bag a bargain and know your consumer rightsSales aren’t what they used to be but shrewd shoppers can still find value in classics and big-ticket itemsMon Dec 26 2022 - 05:00
From inflation to bank exits, 2022 was an annus horribilis for consumersPricewatch: Much of the talk at the birth of 2022 was of the post-pandemic party the nation would have. But then reality turned out to have different plans for usMon Dec 26 2022 - 01:00
Status yellow fog warning issued for 22 counties with Christmas set to be bright and settledTemperatures of between 6 and 9 degrees to be expected in the coming days, with rain showers on Christmas Eve predictedThu Dec 22 2022 - 19:49
‘Finally we got here’: Irish abroad breathe sigh of relief in first Christmas home post-CovidDublin Airport Arrivals Hall welcomes family and friends home with warm embraces and tears of joyThu Dec 22 2022 - 14:42
Teenager in Clare dies after contracting meningitisHealth officials stress risk to others is low but urge people to be alert to symptoms of illnessWed Dec 21 2022 - 17:05
Swimmers brave bitter Dublin Bay in aid of Coolmine: ‘I wouldn’t say I am looking forward to it’Inaugural solstice swim at Dollymount aims to raise money for national drug treatment and rehabilitation charityWed Dec 21 2022 - 13:27
Eir says thousands of customer emails irretrievably deleted in errorSystem failure means emails sent or received more than 45 days ago lost, with ‘IT upgrade’ blamedTue Dec 20 2022 - 12:45
Left it to the last minute? It’s not too late to shop local onlinePricewatch: You can still shop online from a lot of Irish sites but you will need to get your skates onMon Dec 19 2022 - 01:03
‘Amazing service’: Readers share their best customer care experiencesPricewatch: The companies that went beyond the call of duty for their customers this yearMon Dec 19 2022 - 01:00
Joe Kennedy set to be confirmed as US envoy to Northern IrelandAnnouncement likely to be announced ahead of the Christmas breakFri Dec 16 2022 - 21:10
‘I am not looking forward to this Christmas with my son gone’Tinsel tinged with sadness at the Friends of the Elderly Christmas dinnerFri Dec 16 2022 - 18:31
How to get the best out of self-catering accommodationTravel Helpdesk: Conor Pope’s advice on how to avoid being conned, find the best location, ensure a glowing host review, and get the best alternatives to AirbnbTue Dec 13 2022 - 05:00
Surge in popularity of online banking in 2022New CSO research into consumer behaviour points to increasing dominance of online interactions this yearMon Dec 12 2022 - 14:30
How to avoid a financial hangover: Conor Pope’s 12 saves of ChristmasAnd how to have a waste free more environmentally friendly but fun festive seasonMon Dec 12 2022 - 01:00
Ireland’s Moroccans: ‘We appreciate that Irish people are on our side in the World Cup’Morocco have beaten three European powers and now look forward to a semi-final showdown with FranceSun Dec 11 2022 - 17:29
US sanctions on Cuba saw Irish woman’s holiday bank transfer vanishMoney moving from PTSB to credit union fell foul of controls during visit to Caribbean islandSun Dec 11 2022 - 15:15
Dublin Airport reports fewer delays as snow and ice teams work overnightPlanes had to be de-iced multiple times before take off leading to flight disruptions and cancellationsSun Dec 11 2022 - 15:01
Banks could save mortgage customers thousands with better communication Improving the clarity of correspondence sees a dramatic uptick in people seeking cheaper rates, Central Bank study findsThu Dec 08 2022 - 18:10
