Category: Business
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Iconic Blackrock landmark reopens as new ‘Mister Magpie’ café
The newly restored Blackrock Tearooms has become the site of a new Mister Magpie café. The restoration is part of a larger development plan by the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.
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The ‘Vinted Effect’ in Ireland’s Thrift Economy
As inflation and the high cost of living continue to shape consumers’ spending habits, second-hand fashion has emerged as one of the fastest growing retail businesses among young consumers in Dublin. Globally, the second-hand apparel market is projected to reach $350 billion by 2028, growing three times faster than the overall apparel market, according to the ThredUp 2024 Resale Report. Recent research by…
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Christmas Spending – The Value of Christmas
The Central Statistics Office on November 13th released the consumer price index for this year, which shows a 2.9% increase in the inflation rate over the last 12 months, which is the fastest and highest rise of inflation since March of 2024. The…
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A Look Inside Caulstown Christmas Tree Farm
Caulstown Christmas Tree Farm is a family run business located in Dunboyne, Co. Meath. Their current owner Gráinne took over the business from her dad 6 years ago, and made the farm her own. Gráinne made great additions to the farm, from the…
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The business of coffee
There are no cheap shots when it comes to the price of coffee The business of coffee, like any other business, has its up and downs. However, the cost of coffee in the last few years is showing an upward trend. Statistics released by the Central Statistics…
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My Future Fund: What does the new pension plan mean for students and small businesses?
By Sean Kavanagh The Irish Government has announced that they will provide €154 million in contributions to fund a new pension scheme named My Future Fund, beginning in 2026. This initiative will offer many young people their first opportunity to start saving for…
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How Does Food Waste Contribute to Climate Change?
Food waste is something that isn’t mentioned as often when speaking about the climate crisis, as it is only accounting for 10% of the total percentage with the climate crisis. The main issue with food waste is the significant resource waste it uses…
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Closure of Claire’s Accessories in Ireland
Only a small number of Claire’s accessories stores will remain open in Ireland following a recent filing for bankruptcy. Claire’s accessories, an international high-street chain known for its earrings, hairbands, and the ultimate accessories store for young girls, is closing its doors. The…
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Bleeper – the business behind the bunkers
Cycling is taking over Dublin – everywhere you look there’s commuters whizzing through the streets, young people on rented bike shares, and parents cycling with more children than you could ever have imagined fitting on one bike. Bike share companies have become increasingly…
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Green Bubble: A unique business paving the way for less packaging waste
by Niamh Dobbs “I haven’t found another company in the world doing this.” Peter Gregory Have you ever wondered where all that bubble wrap goes after opening your new kitchen appliance? According to an article published by ‘Pack to the future’, the global…
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