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David McRedmond: ‘An Post has been brilliant. I’ve never been remunerated less and enjoyed a job more’
McRedmond’s credo is: ‘All businesses are dying; you have to find the new thing’. He has lived that philosophy at State-owned postal service, whose core business has shifted from letters to parcels and, increasingly, financial services
Why one Irish start-up may have the solution to infuriating differences in sizes of clothes online
Swan’s virtual fitting tool could save retailers and consumers time and money, reducing fashion’s impact on the environment
Wedding dress shopping? Here are affordable high street brands offering chic and elegant options
Mango, Penneys, Reiss and Nobody’s Child: Many brands now offer versatile, stylish and ready-to-wear dresses for brides, including some Irish names
Buy now, pay later: Many don’t realise that buying clothes with services like Klarna is taking out a loan
Buy now, pay later has become almost a default payment option for many, but it isn’t as straightforward as it seems
Boohoo says it needs to protect commercial position in Frasers spat
Boohoo chief executive John Lyttle is to step down as fast-fashion retailer announced a strategic review of its operations that could lead to break up
Tech fund doubles stake in Murphy’s Smarttech 247
William Currie Investments increases holding to more than 6%
Global stocks fall on fears of higher interest rates for longer
Irish agri-services group Origin Enterprises rose 3.5 per cent in Dublin after it said revenue rose last year
Stocks flat as markets take rates decision in stride
Origin Enterprises among biggest movers in Dublin market after solid guidance
Markets little changed as US inflation data holds few surprises
US consumer price index comes in marginally below expectations, with core prices as expected
Asos loss grows as fast-fashion retailer attempts turnaround
Sales slump 8% in first six months of its fiscal year
Asos reports 3% drop in revenue as demand weakens
Physical shops outperform online retailer during key period as consumers favour in-store purchasing
Avant trebles Irish loan book to become top non-bank mortgage lender
Seen & heard: Aer Lingus workers seek pay hike; Pfizer plans €1bn Dublin factory; Mike Ashley swoops on Asos
Asos shares slump after retailer confirms lender talks over financing
Market cap of online retailer has now slumped almost 80% since the start of the year after announcement two days ahead of results
Asos warns of weakening sales with cautious outlook on consumers
Retailer’s shares fell by 4.2% in early trading in London and later erased their decline
Asos warns over profits as it unveils new bosses
Cost of living crisis sees customers returning more of what they have bought from retailer
Earnings goal at Asos at risk from inflation and Ukraine war
British online fashion retailer has lost business due to a suspension of sales in Russia
Asos details growth plans after last month’s shock CEO departure
Fast-fashion retailer plans to accelerate growth in EU and the US
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European stocks recover early losses after mining rally
Investor sentiment kept in check by concerns about inflation and upcoming earnings
Asos boss exits as fast fashion retailer warns on profit
CEO unable to commit to staying with group for at least half of next five-year plan – chairman
Asos to create over 180 jobs in Belfast with opening of new tech hub
Retailer hiring across a range of levels and job functions, including engineering
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ASOS sales growth slows on Covid-19 uncertainty
Poor weather has also dented market demand sending shares sharply lower
Britain’s Asos to sell Topshop apparel at Nordstrom stores in US push
Online fashion retailer in joint venture with US department store chain
Gap’s Irish exit a signal that retail exodus shows no sign of slowing
US brand joins a host of other retailers closing their physical shops in Ireland
WFH, shopping local, posh takeaways: which Covid changes are here to stay?
Will queuing patiently, being nicer and improving the garden outlive the pandemic?
Fast fashion retailer Zara expands into cosmetics
Inditex-owned clothing company will sell products for eyes, lips, face and nails
Paul Flynn: Eggs are at the heart of so much that is good about food
This everyday ingredient can be functional, but is also a crucial part of so many things that give us pleasure
Online fashion demand will outlast pandemic, says Asos
Retailer has seen increase in web searches for ‘going out’ clothes
Will the way we shop change forever after Covid?
We’re spending mindfully, shopping locally and treating ourselves more often
Headcount at Boxever to more than double following acquisition
Parent company Sitecore intends to make Boxever the cornerstone of the business
Boxever bought by US firm Sitecore in multimillion-euro deal
Sitecore’s acquisition of Irish data analytics firm will see extra staff hired in Dublin
H&M experiments by refashioning stores for post-pandemic life
Dresses for hire and beauty salons could feature in Swedish chain’s post-Covid shops
Bleak Arcadia news points to future marred by empty units
Online-only destiny of fashion brands will cost jobs and hurt towns and cities
Britain’s Boohoo swoops for last Arcadia brands
Purchase of Dorothy Perkins, Wallis and Burton would not include stores or staff
Concerns over vaccine delay push European stocks to two-week low
Dublin market closes down 2% as Ryanair falls 4%
Boohoo buys Debenhams brand while Asos moves for Topshop
Debenhams stores to close permanently as part of £55 million sale
European stocks nudge higher on Carrefour and Telefónica deals
Travel companies among the fallers amid fears of prolonged Covid-19 restrictions
Brexit: Irish consumers warned of new online shopping charges
Not all retailers will automatically add VAT or customs charges at the online checkout
Your money in 2021: Four things to watch out for
From your pay packet to the property outlook, here’s what’s coming down the road
Fashion retailer Asos quadruples full-year profit to £142m
Online business benefits from strong demand during Covid-19 pandemic
European markets rise despite UK recession
US stocks also bounce back on Wednesday, shaking off stimulus concerns
Telecoms lift European stocks after Sunrise buyout offer
London’s FTSE also gains amid speculation of domestic stimulus
Asos upgrades profit forecast as demand remains strong
Online fashion retailer says expected increase in returns has not materialised
Asos sees sales rise 10% in lockdown period
Online fashion retailer had sales of £1.01bn in four months to the end of June
Shopping economics: Today it's all about delivery fees and voucher rights
A fragile year for consumers and retailers alike could encourage new habits
High court puts liquidators into Irish Oasis and Warehouse stores
Irish subsidiaries employed about 300 people before retail shutdowns
Global stocks higher as investors eye euro-zone finance ministers
Iseq and FTSE close slightly lower while pan-European index edge higher
Demographics, demand and weight of capital continue to support investment
Irish property a strong proposition as bond yield and interest rates remain at record lows
Irish and European values dip as investors fret on Brexit deal
Wall Street lower but upbeat results a solid start to third-quarter earnings season
Asos says warehouse problems behind it after profit slump
Shares surge 23% after fashion firm reports progress in addressing operational issues
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