Pete Hamill, who passed away on August 5, lived a big life. He was born to Irish immigrants in Brooklyn, and rose to become "prince of the city". He was a celebrity journalist, editor, novelist and biographer. And he was also my friend and mentor.
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.
Ireland's insurers take a lot of abuse. Do they deserve it? And how can premiums be lowered?
In legal proceedings aimed at overturning overseas travel restrictions, the budget carrier claims the government's coronavirus travel advice amounts to an undemocratic "diktat".
Forget the paltry €13 billion under dispute in the state aid case between Ireland, Apple and the EU – the Silicon Valley giant continues to repatriate much bigger cash reserves accumulated here, for the benefit of its ultimate shareholders.
IAG bought Aer Lingus cheaply in 2015. Since then it's been the group's most profitable airline. Now, its niche is threatened by Covid-19
A battle between the Revenue Commissioners and a nationwide retail chain reveals how businesses are massively reducing their customs duties through international licencing agreements and royalty payments. It also highlights the complexity of customs in a post-Brexit world.
The Isle of Man-based company behind the Dublin retail complex is suing two more store occupants, New Look and Schuh, whose revenues have been hit by Covid-19 restrictions. The cases add to the long list of rent disputes in the retail sector.
Eoghan McCabe has just moved back to Dublin from San Francisco. Having transitioned from CEO to chairman of Intercom, the entrepreneur talks about winning customers like Amazon, Trump’s America, wealth, investing and the future.
Just one year ago, meat factories now at the centre of Covid-19 outbreaks were facing another storm, with pickets at their gates. Complaints gave rise to an examination of competition in the sector, but a trawl of the 316 files in the case shows that while the CCPC found time to threaten protesting farmers with legal action, the watchdog stopped short of contacting beef barons.
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