Boris Johnson confirms that non-essential retail and gyms will reopen next week
However, he warned against complacency in the fight against Covid-19.
However, he warned against complacency in the fight against Covid-19.
At the earliest, non-essential shops may be allowed to offer click and collect again from 4 May.
RGDATA is asking for frontline retail staff to be vaccinated quicker.
The supermarket chain plans to open a number of new stores in Ireland this year.
Sales of smaller cuts of meat such as turkey rolls and roast pork increased.
The decision to ban click and collect services comes following a Cabinet meeting this afternoon.
“The retail sector will be requested to defer January sales events,” the Taoiseach said this afternoon announcing the measures.
Dunnes Stores leads the way in terms of market share, just ahead of Supervalu, according to the latest Kantar figures.
Non-essential retailers will be allowed to re-open from next Tuesday.
Cabinet is meeting today to discuss the Level 5 exit plan.
The Taoiseach has said that the country will move back to Level Three restrictions from 1 December.
The Vintners Federation of Ireland said outdoor-only service is “useless” for many pubs.
The row over essential and non-essential retail items has been rumbling on since Level 5 restrictions were introduced last week.
The supermarket chain said it is also to create 700 temporary positions for the Christmas period and is already recruiting for these roles.
Retail Excellence Ireland has said it is writing to the Tánaiste over its concerns.
The two men aged in their 20s and 30s were arrested on Monday.
The move comes just a month after it had already said it would cut 250 head office staff as part of cost-cutting measures.
Shoppers and retail staff will be required to wear face coverings in stores as the government slows down Ireland’s phased reopening.
Concerns have been raised about the lack of social distancing and people wearing masks in some instances.
The company said that due to the impact of Covid-19 and other factors, the business was “no longer sustainable”.
Consumer prices were 0.5% lower in May than in the same month last year.
Woodie’s has rolled back on its decision to restrict under 16s from its stores.
Hardware stores, garden centres and golf are all a possibility now.
Many shops and businesses around the country have already shut their doors as a result of Covid-19.
Increased trade doesn’t quite match economic growth, as consumers habits continue to evolve.
The firm said all outstanding orders of appliances will be honoured and delivered.
A no-deal scenario would also cost Ireland 73,000 jobs over the next two years, according to analysts’ predictions.
The Arcadia Group has announced plans to close six stores around Ireland.
The retailer has 11 Irish stores.
The retailer has begun a consultation with the trade union Mandate on the voluntary redundancy proposal.
The Eager Beaver has been a fixture of the area for decades.
Jobs will be cut amid plans to shut fish, meat and cheese counters at some stores.
The family-run business is facing stiff competition.
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The company no longer has any stores in the Republic of Ireland – the five remaining stores here closed in 2016.
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The retailer’s new outlet in Commonwealth House on Castle Street will open on 8 December.
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Retail Ireland said that there will be an increase in sales this year of over €150 million.