COVID-19

UK Shopper Numbers Edge Higher As End Of Restrictions Nears

The number of people heading out to shops across Britain rose by 0.5% in the week to 20 March from a week earlier, the eighth rise in nine weeks despite a...

Consumers ‘Not Comfortable’ Shopping On High Street Until Covid Under Control

Almost three-quarters of consumers say they will not feel comfortable shopping on their local high street until the Covid-19 crisis is better controlled....

British Supermarkets Forgo Business Rates Relief Again

Britain's big four supermarket groups - market leader Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Morrisons - said on Wednesday they would forgo busin...

Irish Jobs Growth Slows In Q4 And Hints At Hurdles For 2021

According to a report from KBC, the most severe impact from Covid-19 on the Irish economy has been on the Irish jobs market. Measures of economic activi...

Retail Ireland Reacts To Extension Of Level 5 Restrictions

Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the Irish retail sector, has welcomed the extension of business supports until the end of June. The...

Food Group Danone Should Split CEO, Chair Role, Shareholder Says

Investment company Artisan Partners on Thursday demanded corporate governance and strategic changes at Danone, including separation of the French food grou...

How Did UK Retailers Fare Over Coronavirus-Hit Christmas?

The 2020 Christmas holiday season presented British retailers with a unique challenge as they navigated strict COVID-19 containment measures while preparin...

Heinz Meanz Business In 2021

David Adams, Head of Ireland, Kraft Heinz, talks to Maev Martin about NPD plans for 2021, coping with COVID-19, launching a direct-to-consumer website...