71% of Irish consumers worry about the cost of food More Irish consumers are worried about the cost of food prices than their global counterparts, according to the PwC Irish Voice of the Consumer study Business • 2 hrs
71% of Irish consumers worry about the cost of food More Irish consumers are worried about the cost of food prices than their global counterparts, according to the PwC Irish Voice of the Consumer study Business • 2 hrs
Majority expect Christmas shopping to be more expensive The cost of living continues to be felt among consumers with 72% saying they expect Christmas shopping to be significantly more expensive this year, while 36% expect to spend less compared to last year. Business • 12 Nov 24
Majority expect Christmas shopping to be more expensive The cost of living continues to be felt among consumers with 72% saying they expect Christmas shopping to be significantly more expensive this year, while 36% expect to spend less compared to last year. Business • 12 Nov 24
Inflation dictates, consumers adapt amid rising prices "Adapt or die" is a phrase often credited to Charles Darwin as he studied and wrote about the origin of all species. Business • 25 Dec 23
Inflation dictates, consumers adapt amid rising prices "Adapt or die" is a phrase often credited to Charles Darwin as he studied and wrote about the origin of all species. Business • 25 Dec 23
Consumer mood improves but remain negative overall The public's view of the economy and their own finances has improved in recent months but remains negative overall, according to the latest Reflecting Ireland survey from Permanent TSB. Business • 18 Jul 23
Consumer mood improves but remain negative overall The public's view of the economy and their own finances has improved in recent months but remains negative overall, according to the latest Reflecting Ireland survey from Permanent TSB. Business • 18 Jul 23
Consumers return to shops as online shopping slows 43% of shoppers are spending more in their local community than before the Covid pandemic, while 79% of people said they prefer to shop locally in their town when they can. Business • 10 Jul 23
Consumers return to shops as online shopping slows 43% of shoppers are spending more in their local community than before the Covid pandemic, while 79% of people said they prefer to shop locally in their town when they can. Business • 10 Jul 23
People more frugal due to rising costs - global survey A new survey of global consumer sentiment shows people everywhere adjusting to higher living costs by taking action regarding their spending behaviour. Business • 23 May 23
People more frugal due to rising costs - global survey A new survey of global consumer sentiment shows people everywhere adjusting to higher living costs by taking action regarding their spending behaviour. Business • 23 May 23
Calls to helpline over utilities and fuel double Eir, Bord Gáis and Harvey Norman topped the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission's list for consumer contacts last year. Business • 16 Mar 23
Calls to helpline over utilities and fuel double Eir, Bord Gáis and Harvey Norman topped the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission's list for consumer contacts last year. Business • 16 Mar 23
Revolut starts issuing Irish IBANs to customers here Revolut said today that it started rolling out Irish IBANs to its new Irish customers. Business • 13 Mar 23
Revolut starts issuing Irish IBANs to customers here Revolut said today that it started rolling out Irish IBANs to its new Irish customers. Business • 13 Mar 23
Consumer sentiment hits 21-month low in July Consumer sentiment has dropped to a 21 month low this month on broad based concerns about the economy. Business • 20 Jul 22
Consumer sentiment hits 21-month low in July Consumer sentiment has dropped to a 21 month low this month on broad based concerns about the economy. Business • 20 Jul 22
New rights for consumers on digital goods and services A new law strengthening consumer rights has been approved by the Government. Business • 22 Feb 22
New rights for consumers on digital goods and services A new law strengthening consumer rights has been approved by the Government. Business • 22 Feb 22
Consumers flock to social commerce during Covid: survey New research from social media analytics firm Sprout Social has found that Irish consumers are increasingly buying products directly from social media. Business • 22 Jun 21
Consumers flock to social commerce during Covid: survey New research from social media analytics firm Sprout Social has found that Irish consumers are increasingly buying products directly from social media. Business • 22 Jun 21
88% of online shoppers buy from non-Irish sites 88% of Irish consumers who shop online bought from websites outside of Ireland during the last year, according to research carried out by PayPal. Business • 11 Feb 21
88% of online shoppers buy from non-Irish sites 88% of Irish consumers who shop online bought from websites outside of Ireland during the last year, according to research carried out by PayPal. Business • 11 Feb 21
Chocolate, coffee sales up; lipstick, razor sales down Sales of chocolate bars, ice-cream and coffee pods are all on the increase, while hairspray, lipstick and razor sales have declined, new figures show. Business • 29 Jan 21
Chocolate, coffee sales up; lipstick, razor sales down Sales of chocolate bars, ice-cream and coffee pods are all on the increase, while hairspray, lipstick and razor sales have declined, new figures show. Business • 29 Jan 21
Consumers urged to support local businesses SME Recovery Ireland has urged consumers to support local business when purchasing online over the coming weeks and in the run-up to Christmas. Business • 22 Oct 20
Consumers urged to support local businesses SME Recovery Ireland has urged consumers to support local business when purchasing online over the coming weeks and in the run-up to Christmas. Business • 22 Oct 20
Brexit concerns push Economic Pulse index lower Brexit once again hit business sentiment in March while households also remained jittery about the outlook for the economy, a new survey shows. Business • 25 Mar 19
Brexit concerns push Economic Pulse index lower Brexit once again hit business sentiment in March while households also remained jittery about the outlook for the economy, a new survey shows. Business • 25 Mar 19
Australian economy stalls as consumers spend less Australia's economic growth stalled in the third-quarter of the year with consumer spending running out of steam as house prices fell further, official data showed today. Business • 05 Dec 18
Australian economy stalls as consumers spend less Australia's economic growth stalled in the third-quarter of the year with consumer spending running out of steam as house prices fell further, official data showed today. Business • 05 Dec 18
Consumer sentiment falls back from post-Brexit high Consumer sentiment fell back from a 17-month high in August, as consumers reported only limited gains in their personal finances from a healthy economy. Business • 06 Sep 17
Consumer sentiment falls back from post-Brexit high Consumer sentiment fell back from a 17-month high in August, as consumers reported only limited gains in their personal finances from a healthy economy. Business • 06 Sep 17
China's third quarter GDP grows by 6.7% China's economy expanded at a steady 6.7% in the third quarter and looks set to hit Beijing's full-year target, new figures show today. Business • 19 Oct 16
China's third quarter GDP grows by 6.7% China's economy expanded at a steady 6.7% in the third quarter and looks set to hit Beijing's full-year target, new figures show today. Business • 19 Oct 16
Consumers struggle to choose right loans - ESRI Consumers find personal loans confusing and struggle to choose the right one, according to a new Economic Social and Research Institute report. News • 07 Jul 16
Consumers struggle to choose right loans - ESRI Consumers find personal loans confusing and struggle to choose the right one, according to a new Economic Social and Research Institute report. News • 07 Jul 16
French central bank sees consumers behind recovery French economic growth will gain speed this year as low energy prices boosts consumers' purchasing power and firms hike investment spending, the Bank of France forecast today. Business • 03 Jun 16
French central bank sees consumers behind recovery French economic growth will gain speed this year as low energy prices boosts consumers' purchasing power and firms hike investment spending, the Bank of France forecast today. Business • 03 Jun 16
Consumers struggle to identify best deals - report Consumers are likely to make costly mistakes when product descriptions force them to think about too many things at once, according to a new report by the Economic and Social Research Institute. News • 13 May 16
Consumers struggle to identify best deals - report Consumers are likely to make costly mistakes when product descriptions force them to think about too many things at once, according to a new report by the Economic and Social Research Institute. News • 13 May 16
Despite growing optimism consumers still cautious Irish consumers are generally optimistic about their prospects but remain cautious, according to a study of people's shopping habits carried out for Retail Ireland. Business • 15 Sep 14
Despite growing optimism consumers still cautious Irish consumers are generally optimistic about their prospects but remain cautious, according to a study of people's shopping habits carried out for Retail Ireland. Business • 15 Sep 14
Google Glass to go on sale on open market Google Glass will be available to consumers for a single day next week, the technology giant has announced. Special Reports • 11 Apr 14
Google Glass to go on sale on open market Google Glass will be available to consumers for a single day next week, the technology giant has announced. Special Reports • 11 Apr 14
Nestle posts 3.7% rise in first half profits Swiss food and drinks giant Nestle posted a 3.7% rise in first-half profits and strong sales today Business • 08 Aug 13
Nestle posts 3.7% rise in first half profits Swiss food and drinks giant Nestle posted a 3.7% rise in first-half profits and strong sales today Business • 08 Aug 13
Retailers experience busiest period in five years Retailers across the country have said the weekend has been the busiest shopping period in five years. News • 23 Dec 12
Retailers experience busiest period in five years Retailers across the country have said the weekend has been the busiest shopping period in five years. News • 23 Dec 12
