Under Clery's clock: the history and legacy of the Dublin store One of the mainstays of city life for over 170 years, the store's iconic clock provided a meeting place for generations of Dubliners History • 08 Nov
Dynamic pricing: would you pay more for pints in a busy pub? We may see pubs following airlines and hotels and trying to get customers to pay more for their drinks during peak times Retail • 20 Sep
Why indulging in small treats can help you cope with tough times The positive emotions that come from buying a treat stem from the consumption experience as much as the product itself Psychology • 20 Jul
Will Ireland run out of ice-cream? How supply chain experts ensure we don't run out of such essentials as ice-cream, cold drinks and meat for the barbecue Heatwave • 14 Jul 22
How empty will supermarket shelves be this year? It is likely that different industries will experience both shortages and over-supply problems throughout 2022 Retail • 21 Jan 22
Why charity shops are a winning retail experience The ultimate in guilt-free shopping, charity shops also come with important social, economic and environmental attributes Charity Shops • 14 Jan 22
Where have all the truck drivers gone? The shortage of heavy goods vehicle drivers is a global problem that has been ignored and allowed to fester for years Retail • 06 Oct 21
Why out of town retail parks don't make sense in a climate crisis A proposed development in Cork offers a clear-as-day example of where not to put a car-dependant retail park Climate Change • 05 Oct 21
Why you should buy early for Christmas 2021 Many retailers are issuing warnings about stock shortages due to global supply chain problems Retail • 27 Sep 21
Why you currently can't get the goods you want in the shops You can blame Covid, Brexit and the Suez Canal hold-up for many of the current supply chain problems Retail • 15 Jul 21
What's the size of your next-day delivery's carbon footprint? As online shopping grows, we need to note that it takes a tree over a month to absorb the carbon emissions of an express delivery Online Shopping • 04 May 21
Here's why Penneys are right not to sell online The fast fashion chain is right to be cautious as online shopping is not always the right option for some retailers Fashion • 08 Feb 21
10 ways to become a sustainable fashion consumer Some practical tips to help you create a more conscious wardrobe Fashion • 16 Dec 20
How Topshop fell behind the times From trend setter to follower, Topshop became less competitive as online shopping became more popular Retail • 02 Dec 20
How to stop people panic-buying loo roll Worldwide images of empty supermarket shelves show how we compensate for loss of control in a crisis by buying products Coronavirus • 09 Mar 20
Why local access to healthy food is vital for older people Rural food retailers play a vital role in their local communities, especially for older people Food • 20 Jan 20
Is it Christmas yet? How music makes the cash registers ring Retailers know that the music they play in-store has a huge effect on business. Music • 11 Dec 19
Just what does luxury mean in 2019? Historically, luxury was about craftsmanship, skill and a high price point, but it now means many things to many people. Luxury • 23 Oct 19
How algorithms keep online prices high Algorithms may be colluding in a way that's great for the retailer but bad for consumers Online Shopping • 02 Oct 19
How the rise of Penneys changed the way we shop The clothing retailer which the late Arthur Ryan founded in 1969 has come a long way, but now faces unprecedented challenges Retail • 17 Jul 19
Selling fast: the hidden world of online pricing Online retailers use an assortment of tactics and tricks to entice us to add products to our shopping baskets Online Retail • 24 Jun 19
Using your smartphone at the supermarket can add 41% to your bill Smartphone distraction has an effect on how the human brain works when we are shopping Retail • 27 May 19
The changing face of pester power Children are now increasingly involved in household decision-making marketing • 14 Dec 18
How self-service machines cause anxiety Self-service technology may be ubiquitous in our day-to-day lives but this is not good news for everyone Anxiety • 18 Aug 20
What do window displays and the Wizard of Oz have in common? How the man who invented the Wizard of Oz also had an important role to play in inventing Christmas shop window displays Window displays • 11 Dec 18
