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Consumer spending dropped by 0.5% in July

Consumer spending during the month of July dropped by 0.5%, the first decrease in spending of the year since January, according to the AIB Spend Trend. Despite this overall decrease, spending significantly increased in businesses supported by ...

19 Aug 2022 at 12:26

National News

Consumer prices rose 9.1% in the year to July

Consumer prices rose by 9.1% in the year to July, as inflation remains at its highest level in almost four decades. The latest figures published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show inflation is at the same level as June, as the ...

11 Aug 2022 at 21:00

National News

Spending on essentials shoots up as people cut back on luxuries

The rising cost of essentials such as fuel and groceries has meant a reduction on the amount people spend on clothes and leisure facilities, latest figures show. The latest monthly consumer spending report by Revolut, the global ...

08 Aug 2022 at 00:30

Arts & Entertainment

Multinational electronics corporation fined massive sum for misleading advertising

An Australian judge has ordered Samsung to pay 14 million Australian dollars (£8 million) in penalties for misleading advertising about the water resistance of some models of its smartphones. Federal Court Justice Brendan ...

28 Jul 2022 at 12:34

Local News

Major food company expects to hike prices further as inflation grows

Nestle has warned that more price rises could be on the horizon as it battles steep cost inflation. The KitKat and Shreddies maker said it has already increased prices by more than 5% over the first three months of 2022 ...

21 Apr 2022 at 13:58

National News

Warning issued about money pyramid scheme circulating on social media

A warning has been issued to consumers not to engage with a potential pyramid promotional scheme that is circulating in Ireland via social media, by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). The scheme ...

25 Apr 2022 at 11:55

National News

REVEALED: the counties that spent the most and least for Valentine's Day

Consumer spending jumped by 450% in the lead up to Valentine's Day, with Leitrim, Tipperary and Offaly coming out on top as the most romantic counties when it comes to spending. The figures have been released ...

14 Feb 2022 at 13:23

Gift Vouchers: Consumers need to know their rights, according to Senator Garret Ahearn

Local News

Consumers need to know their rights around gift vouchers, according to Senator Garret Ahearn

Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn urges people to know their rights with vouchers this Christmas. He says legislation sets out minimum expiry dates and other protections consumers need to know. "Legislation ...

29 Dec 2021 at 11:45

National News

REVEALED: How much we borrow to fund Christmas

One in three people expect to have to borrow to fund their Christmas spending, research by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has found. The average family will spend almost €1,300 ...

10 Dec 2021 at 12:45

National News

Consumers combat inflation by buying little and more often

With spending on utilities up 19% compared to last year, there has been a noticeable drop on retail spending as Irish people battle with the cost-of-living crisis, latest figures show. The monthly ...

14 Sept 2022 at 15:11

National News

More food delivery options in Ireland due to Covid-19 pandemic - FSAI

The Covid-19 pandemic has been identified as a catalyst for the rapid development of Irish food delivery options. That's according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), which ...

17 Nov 2022 at 17:59

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ALERT: Irish consumer safety group warns of Christmas toy's potential choking hazard

An Irish consumer safety group is warning parents of the choking risk posed by a Christmas toy. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), the Musical Toy ...

05 Jan 2023 at 11:47

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