Category: Business
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‘It is the charities job to ensure that they get good value for them’: Why Charity Retailers have priced-up its clothing items
By Renee Melia Today Charity retailers consider themselves high street retailers as the standards of the shops have improved to attract buyers looking for a pocket-friendly second-hand piece of clothing and more. Chairperson of Charity Retail Ireland, Mark Sweeney explains the reasons behind…
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The Budget 2024 – Dublin reacts
By Ruben McCarthy The Irish Government unveils the 2024 Budget which includes: childcare fee cuts, landlord tax breaks, energy credits, and a €1.40 boost to the minimum wage. Dubliners weigh in amid the housing crisis and soaring living costs. Are these measures enough?
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From Idea to Launch: The Ultimate Guide to Starting Your Own Business in 2023
by Alla Pavlutska Setting up a company can be a lucrative venture for entrepreneurs but also a complex and time-consuming process. From choosing the proper business structure to navigating the legal requirements, many factors must be considered before launching a new business. TheCity…
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Beyond Meat share price rallies after reaching its nadir
by Shushu Xie Photo: thecity.ie Beyond Meat has seen its share price rise, following its launch of a plant-based burger with its partner McDonalds. Double McPlant, a double-patty upgrade from McPlant, has been rolled out in McDonalds outlets in Ireland and the UK.…
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More people are set to lose their jobs as Argos closes its Irish stores
by Emily Noone Argos Ireland joins list of companies that announced lay-offs in Ireland and announces closure of all its stores in the Republic. Argos is set to close all stores across the Republic of Ireland, this will lead to an estimated loss…
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How the cost of the National Children’s Hospital has tripled
By Conor Kenny With recent reports stating that the new National Children’s Hospital (NCH) is 80% complete, it would be an understatement to suggest that the long-awaited project has come with its criticisms of the escalating cost and timeframe of the project. The…
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Vendor’s fury as Dublin County Council aim to close food and wellness space
By Karl Steacy Chestnut Bazaar sits in the heart of the Liberties, nestled down a side alley on the busy Clanbrassil Street. Walking up to its entrance, it’s striking that it lies between a block of apartments and a derelict building, perhaps symbolic…
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Are content moderators fighting a losing battle in war against online abuse?
By Pearse McGrath Social media sites like Twitter and Facebook have come under fire in recent years for their content moderation – or lack thereof. The City spoke to Mark Walsh, who is a content moderator for Accenture in Dublin. With the sheer…
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Caitlin Grant’s ‘Illukations’
By Emily Goss Guildea As Christmas approaches, the question of what the perfect gift to get someone arises and the festive shopping begins. Many businesses within the country had to shut down over the past year resulting in a loss of profit and…
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Social media advertisements – do people trust them?
Leigha O’Reilly Hughes reports on the different advertisements that pop up on your feed and if people trust them.
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