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Just Eat, Europe’s largest takeaway delivery firm, says profits will rise this year

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 10:26
Growth was driven by higher food prices, new partnerships with restaurants and shops, as well as expanded tie-ups with Morrison's Daily, Lego and KFC

Pound rises after British inflation climbs for first time in 10 months

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 08:39
Interest rate cuts from most major central banks around the world are expected in 2024, and a major driver for the pound in the near to medium term is whether the Bank of England will begin its rate cuts later than the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank, and by how much.

French sport retailing giant Decathlon signs lease in Dublin's Clerys Quarter

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 08:00
The new store is expected to open in the middle of this year and create around 50 jobs.

The Cork SME firms shortlisted for the Cork Chamber Company of the Year Awards

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 02:00
In the second of a four-part series looking at the finalists for Cork Chamber's Company of the Year Awards 2024, we profile the contenders in the SME category

Irish firms fall behind global peers in risk management

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 00:05
PwC survey showed under 30 out of 60 Irish respondents said they proactively take risks to create opportunities

Chartered Accountants and CPA propose merger as consolidation ramps up

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 19:00
Over 37,000 Chartered Accountants and CPA members will vote next month on whether to establish a single institute

Shell suspends all shipments through Red Sea following US and UK strikes

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 17:48
The clashes in the Red Sea will disrupt supply chains and add to costs and prices, EY Ireland partner Neal Johnston said

ECB policymaker signals willingness to weigh interest rate cuts

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 17:16
Speaking at Davos, Mario Centeno highlighted that consumer price inflation has surprised to the downside

Provisional liquidators appointed to builders involved in numerous projects

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 16:42
Glenbeigh Construction said it was unable to pay its debts as they fall due as it has recently suffered significant losses due to delays in projects due to covid-19

House completions forecast 'to reach highest since banking crash at 35,000 units this year' 

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 16:09
Residential building activity picks up despite high borrowing costs, according to Goodbody

Hugo Boss shares slide 10% as profits fall short for retailer

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 16:01
For the full year, Hugo Boss sales reached €4.2bn, up from €3.65bn a year earlier

Shannon Airport sees busiest year since 2009

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 14:46
Airport makes the case for permanent inclusion in the Regional Airports Programme

Theft at self-checkouts more than doubled in 2023 — report

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 14:38
Cork artificial intelligence firm Everseen said its analysis showed the majority of cases were malicious, with shoppers scanning most of the items in the cart while leaving expensive items like alcohol and meat unscanned

Deadline for warehoused tax could be extended if needed, says minister

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 14:29
As of the end of 2023, €1.76bn is owed to Revenue from businesses involved in the scheme

Liquidators set to be appointed to popular Cork pub

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 11:05
Last year Mr Cantillon decided to sell his bar and restaurant Electric, as it was 'time to move on', but the sale may now be impacted by the anticipated liquidation. 

Property developer Cairn Homes posts strongest financial year yet in 2023

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 07:49
Property developer Cairn Homes delivered its strongest financial year ever in 2023 selling over 1,700 homes and generating revenue of approximately ...

Microsoft makes Copilot AI assistant more widely available

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 07:00
Microsoft is making its Copilot AI assistant more freely available to more users, including launching a free mobile app for Android and iOS.Copilot ...

Survey: ECB will cut interest rates four times this year

Mon, 01/15/2024 - 18:08
However, ECB officials pour cold water on expectations for early rate cuts

Accumulated profits at firm owned by RTÉ's Joe Duffy increase to €583,000

Mon, 01/15/2024 - 17:16
Duffy sits on the board of the firm with his wife, June Meehan, and the directors last year shared 'remuneration and other benefits' of €270,000

Wholesale gas prices plummet 7% despite Red Sea conflict

Mon, 01/15/2024 - 16:58
Fall in wholesale gas and oil prices raises hopes of further cuts in energy bills for Irish households and businesses

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