David Fitzsimons

Cash from rates and social housing rents key to running city, says council chief executive

‘Prepare for a new way of shopping for essential items to keep us safe and healthy’

Information about our emerging new reality and plans to slow the spread of Covid-19

Industry body says recent no-deal Brexit planning means ‘contingencies are in place’

Footfall for city centre retailers in January slips by up to 15% in wake of new year sales

As footfall dwindles, tension between retailers and landlords on rents looks set to continue

‘A car salesman is not going to sit down with you and explain the rules of the road’

Hot beverages, headphones and health stores among the strong performers

Menswear sales rise by 5% but womenswear feels the heat of online competition

Goodman family plans redevelopment of Setanta Centre on Nassau Street

Forecaster rejects claims, says it has no control over people’s reactions to information

Retailers along Border largely optimistic about prospects despite sterling decline

Garden centres take biggest hit but jewellery, computers and clothing see sales slump

‘Black Friday’ ate into significant proportion of conventional Christmas shopping

Pilot scheme is helping nine towns to counter out-of-town shopping

Sterling weakness boosts online shopping as customers look to web for better value