In a wide-ranging feature for “My Job” in the business section of the Irish Examiner, our founder and executive chairman Neil Bannon talks about the importance of sustainability and what it means in practical terms, how clients are seeking to

Sustained slide in Irish consumer sentiment points to major reassessment of economic and financial conditions. The KBC Bank Ireland Irish Consumer Sentiment Index slipped again in May for the fourth consecutive month. The previous four occasions this has happened in the

Despite the negative narrative in the press recently the Retail Sales figures released by the CSO paint a very positive picture of the sector. Overall the value of retail sales (excluding cars & bars) were up 11.6% on February 2019.

Revised street categorisation reflects retail shift to focus on shopper experience. The recently published Draft Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 proposes changes to Dublin City Council’s approach to retail in the City Retail Core (Henry and Grafton Street environs).  The revised

Yesterday the CSO released a version of Ireland's national accounts. It shows that Irish Households now have more savings than ever before (€139bn up €50bn since 2016) & the debt to income ratio has fallen by half in the last

It is fascinating how the Irish media can find the negative in any piece of data. Today's Irish Times has a headline proclaiming that retail sales are down 1.5%, a downbeat message that seems at odd with the economy at

Neil Bannon is a leading expert on retail property in Dublin. In the upcoming December 2021 issue of the Dublin Economic Monitor, Neil provides his thoughts on the future of the Capital’s retail core. In advance of the publication, the below

We are delighted to share our latest Bannon Retail Pulse. This month we focus on the Food & Beverage Sector where we report on strong take-up and low vacancy across the sector. Our Retail Pulse is updated monthly and all are available

One of our recent Retail Pulse reports was referenced by David McWilliams in his article in Saturday's Irish Times. The article suggests that one of the reasons for vacancy in the city centre is that Owners are demanding rental levels

A huge congratulations to Harvey Norman for officially opening their doors today in Gateway Shopping Park, Galway! The 60,000 sq. ft store over two floors is among the largest in Harvey Norman's Irish portfolio. The store specialises in furniture, bedding and

The Phase 2 development provided over 150 jobs during the construction phase and is expected to create over 300 jobs in Knocknacarra and Galway when fully occupied. It is also the first provision of new retail space outside of Dublin

Harvey Norman are set to open their premium store in the new Phase 2 development at Gateway Shopping Park, Knocknacarra, Galway on Wednesday the 22nd July. Harvey Norman will anchor the recently completed Phase 2 extension with the existing Phase

Another exciting addition soon to Manor Mills Shopping Centre in Maynooth, Sasta by the River restaurant, offering healthy food & drinks, including a great selection of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, homemade cakes and pastries. This new eatery is exactly what

Boots is set to be the first store to open in the new Phase 2 development at Gateway Shopping Park, Knocknacarra, Galway on Wednesday 1st July. Boots will come as an excellent addition to the existing park, currently anchored by

It is wonderful to welcome our customers back to our shopping centres which are finally open again today after the Covid-19 closure! It has been a challenging time for our retail partners and their staff and we appreciate everyone’s patience

We are delighted that our shopping centres will be reopening next Monday 15th June. Our portfolio of shopping centres include The Square Tallaght, Harbour Place Mullingar, Thurles Shopping Centre, Manor Mills Maynooth, Dungarvan Shopping Centre and Johnstown Shopping Centre in Navan.

Parkway Retail Park has opened two new stores in June 2020, the well-established multinational chain Smyths Toys and international homeware retailer JYSK. Smyths Toys, who have relocated their Childers Road store, comes as wonderful news to customers of Parkway Retail Park

French sports retail giant Decathlon will open its doors to the public in Ireland for the first time on Saturday at 10.30am. Having announced its intention to open several outlets in the Republic, the privately-owned company confirmed to The Irish Times

Check out the new safety measures we have in place for Bray Retail Park. These include a one-way traffic system, queuing markers for customers and dedicated click & collect car park spaces whereby staff members will bring the purchases straight into

Long queues formed outside some DIY stores for the second day in a row today first phase of the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions began. Strict social distancing measures were being enforced with retailers reporting widespread compliance and positive feedback from customers. Around