Spending in Dublin city sinks 46% after riots - BoI Spending in Dublin City centre fell dramatically on Friday November 24 after serious public order disturbances in the city centre the previous evening. Business • 2 hrs
Amazon hit by strikes, protests across Europe today Amazon workers went out on strike at multiple locations across Europe today as protests against the US e-commerce giant's working practices picked up pace on … Business • 24 Nov
How to stay safe when shopping online Irish consumers are expected to spend around €100 million today, Black Friday, and many will make purchases online. Business • 24 Nov
Shoppers encouraged to buy local on Black Friday 40% of shoppers plan to get their Christmas gifts in the Black Friday sales this week, new research shows. Business • 22 Nov
'Buy now, pay later' in focus as festive season nears As the festive spending period nears, most consumers say they will scale back on their purchases amid the cost of living squeeze. Many will enter … Analysis and Comment • 20 Nov
Record online spend forecast for Black Friday One week out, AIB is forecasting that online Black Friday spend in Ireland this year will surpass last year's record-breaking total. Business • 17 Nov
Bank of Ireland warns of fraud ahead of Black Friday Bank of Ireland is warning consumers to be especially vigilant for fraud as the Black Friday and Cyber Monday online shopping days near. Business • 16 Nov
Businesses warned not to mislead shoppers with sales For most, Black Friday and end-of-year sales are far from the mind in July, but many retailers are already preparing for the busy shopping season. Business • 27 Jul
Yuletide tricks: Avoid the pitfalls of online shopping With the Christmas shopping period now well underway, consumers should take care to avoid falling prey to the tricks of scammers and even retailers, writes … Business • 24 Nov 22
40% of consumers plan to make Black Friday purchase Just under 40% of consumers plan to make a purchase in the Black Friday sales, according to new research from the Competition and Consumer Protection … Business • 14 Nov 22
Black Friday turned Green - Revolut Black Friday turned green this year as almost three-quarters of spending went to businesses or websites in the State, new Revolut data has revealed. Business • 13 Dec 21
Black Friday spending up 9% while Cyber Monday drops New Bank of Ireland debit and credit card figures show that spending on Black Friday - November 26 - was 9% higher than the same … Business • 06 Dec 21
Amazon's Black Friday struck by activists, strikes Climate activists targeted 15 Amazon depots across Europe on "Black Friday" and the world's biggest e-commerce company also faced protests by workers and delivery drivers … Business • 26 Nov 21
Online spending among teenagers up 184% Online spending among teenagers is up 184% compared to the same time last year, according to new data from Bank of Ireland. Business • 24 Nov 21
Black Friday spending to reach €25,000 a minute - AIB Consumers here will spend around €25,000 a minute online during Black Friday, AIB has estimated. Business • 22 Nov 21
Champion Green urges consumers to shop local Champion Green is urging consumers to buy local in the run up to Christmas and turn Black Friday into Green Friday on November 26. Business • 22 Nov 21
Shoppers encouraged to buy Irish on Black Friday An important date in the retail calendar, December 8 was the traditional day for country people to venture to the city to do their Christmas … Business • 21 Nov 21
Black Friday sales: Know your rights, do your research Shoppers are being reminded to know their rights and do their research ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday next week. Business • 17 Nov 21
Black Friday sales help to drive down UK inflation British inflation fell by much more than expected in November, possibly reflecting Black Friday discounts as clothing and footwear prices dropped sharply, official data showed … Business • 16 Dec 20
Debit card spend for Cyber Monday and Black Friday up Bank of Ireland's debit card transactions on the first day of reopening of non-essential retailers after Covid restrictions on December 1 jumped by 42% on … Business • 04 Dec 20
Amazon says sellers saw more than $4.8 billion in sales Amazon.com said today that independent businesses selling on its platform crossed $4.8 billion in worldwide sales from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, an increase of … Business • 01 Dec 20
Irish e-tailers recorded 135% Black Friday boost Spending on Irish websites on Black Friday was up 135% on last year according to new data from Revolut. Business • 29 Nov 20
Caution urged online as Black Friday sales start With non-essential retailers still in Stage 5 Covid-19 lockdown, consumers this week will be navigating a four day weekend of online sales and promotions from … Business • 27 Nov 20
An Post to deliver 3.3m parcels a week in December An Post is forecasting Ireland's busiest ever online shopping fortnight, as Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach. Business • 26 Nov 20
Christmas shoppers urged to be wary of online fraud Consumers shopping online this week are being advised to be on the lookout for scams. Ireland • 24 Nov 20
