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IT service firm Nostra opens new Cork office adding 70 jobs

Mon, 11/11/2024 - 08:47
Company acquired Compunet and Spectrum AV in 2023

John Whelan: Amazon's expansion in Ireland shows its gameplan to beat Shein

Mon, 11/11/2024 - 08:46
Regionalisation, where inventory is located closer to the customer,  and using AI to predict which products are in demand are key to the retail giant's growth

Builders ramping up housing construction to get levy waivers and water connection refunds

Mon, 11/11/2024 - 00:00
Survey finds housing construction activity in October rose at the fastest rate in more than two years

John Whelan: Amazon's expansion in Ireland highlights its gameplan to beat Shein

Sun, 11/10/2024 - 16:00
Regionalisation, where inventory is located closer to the customer,  and using AI to predict which products are in demand are key to the retail giant's growth

Iron Mountain to pay €51m for Cork's Wisetek

Sun, 11/10/2024 - 13:27
The deal is one of the largest acquisitions of an Irish firm this year by value

Paddy Cosgrave's Web Summit second act as the tech giants return

Sat, 11/09/2024 - 02:05
Just as the spotlight shines on Elon Musk when Tesla or SpaceX make the news, so is the case with Paddy Cosgrave and Web Summit, making one inseparable from the other, writes Emer Walsh

Irish consumer watchdog opens probe into Temu over possible fake reviews and discounts

Fri, 11/08/2024 - 13:11
Fake discounts, fake reviews, misleading information and pressure tactics being examined

Industrial action and US market pressures sees Aer Lingus profits fall by €88m

Fri, 11/08/2024 - 08:01
IAG said operating profits at the Irish airline totalled €148m in the three months from July to September, down from €236m in the same period last year

Court rulings allow bosses to set blanket retirement ages for staff

Fri, 11/08/2024 - 08:00
New court cases have brought clarity around the employer's right to set a contractual retirement age where it can be objectively justified, as legal expert Síobhra Rush of law firm Lewis Silkin explains 

My Job: Online can co-exist with bricks and mortar

Fri, 11/08/2024 - 08:00
Despite the growth of e-commerce, Mahon Point has experienced a 5.5% growth in footfall and a 99% occupancy rate, demonstrating the enduring importance of in-person shopping experiences

FedEx Irish pre-tax profits fell by 15% in a year 

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 19:30
Profits at FedEx Express Ireland declined after revenues fell by 8%, from €70.9m to €65.05m, in the 12 months to the end of May

Losses at Conor McGregor's property firm increase to €5.6m

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 16:59
The MMA fighter's property development firm, Emrajare, increased Mr McGregor’s property portfolio in 2023 as part of its start-up phase

Rising house prices add over €17bn to Irish household wealth 

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 15:38
Irish households' financial net wealth — which includes savings, investments, as well as liabilities — stood at €369bn as of the end of June, new data shows

Europe’s dark, windless days show risk of renewables rollout

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 14:57
Lack of wind poses a significant issue for energy infrastructure that relies on renewables

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 13:05
New appointees with Edelman Ireland, ZeroMission, Royal London Ireland, Social Finance Foundation, William Fry and Irish Management Institute

Irish inflation remains steady at 0.7% in October

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 11:48
Uptick in general price levels driven by hikes in alcohol, tobacco and hospitality 

Pixel Buds Pro 2: Small changes add up in Google’s best earbuds yet for Android users

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 10:06
With Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) turned on, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 offers around 30 hours of battery life, which extends to 48 hours with ANC off.

Nothing Ear (Open): A fresh take on open-ear audio

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 10:00
The Nothing X app is top-notch and provides a wealth of customisation options.

Imou Cruiser Dual 6MP: A versatile outdoor security camera with dual-lens power

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 09:55
The Imou Cruiser Dual security camera has a unique dual-lens setup, aiming to cover more ground with fewer devices. Combining a fixed lens and a ...

Strong pricing and acquisition contributions sees CRH earnings up 12%

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 07:55
Total revenues increased by 4% to $10.5bn (€9.76bn) in the three months between July and September

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