The period cut-stone building occupied by the bookseller in Galway’s central shopping district remained closed for 11 weeks during the Covid-19 lockdown. Its landlord, a French investment firm with a growing presence in Ireland, is now taking Eason to court just six months after completing a buy-and-leaseback deal.
It has grown both sales and profitability across its Irish network. However, as it prepares for a radical restructuring of its beleaguered UK business, New Look is now working with advisers to assess options for its Irish subsidiary including a potential examinership.
In recent weeks, there has been a growing number of rental clashes between landlords and retailers. Now, along with the Irish jewellery chain Fields, Philip Green’s TopShop is being sued by a company linked to the Jervis Street Shopping Centre.
Aviva Life and Pensions has initiated High Court proceedings in Dublin against retailer Reiss and its founder David Reiss. The group operates from a flagship store on St Stephen’s Green.
Thousands of businesses have stopped paying their rent amid the Covid-19 lockdown. Many landlords are willing to talk, some are giving their tenants relief – and others have already sent solicitors' letters.
In my recent article, I looked at how those in the restaurant industry are being affected by increasing financial pressure. This piece focuses on one area of that industry which saw huge growth in the last decade. However, can the growth be sustained or will Ireland's burger boom burst?
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