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Retail Ireland’s latest report, released this Christmas Eve, reveals that the average household will spend an additional €1555 in December compared to other months, reflecting a 1% increase from last year. The retail group anticipates total retail spending for December to reach €8.9 billion, €3 billion more than the typical monthly expenditure. This surge in Christmas spending is partly attributed …

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has initiated legal actions against several retailers across the country for alleged violations of sales pricing regulations. These retailers, spanning industries such as electronics, cosmetics, furniture, and clothing, were flagged during the CCPC’s inspections conducted during the 2023-2024 winter sales period, which included the January sales and Black Friday. According to Brian McHugh, …