Black Friday is nothing more than Bleak Friday when it comes to environment
Some shoppers wait all year for this event to make necessary purchases they could not otherwise afford - others are enticed to buy things they don’t need
Black Friday
Conor Pope calculates Christmas will cost a family of five €2,373. Here’s how it breaks down
The cost of a typical Irish Christmas for a family of five comes in at an eye-watering figure
Black Friday: Conor Pope’s 10 commandments for bagging a bargain and avoiding rip-offs
Do your research, make a list, don’t panic and, maybe most importantly, shop Irish where possible
Black Friday: Yes there are bargains, but don’t be fooled
Be sceptical about big-sounding discounts. Retailers know how to seem more generous than they are
Irish Christmas markets: 15 spots to shop local and enjoy a day out this festive season
Heading to a Christmas market can be a great day out for people of all ages, families and friends alike
Black Friday sales more likely to attract young people, CCPC says
The consumer watchdog monitors online and instore discounts to ensure consumers not misled
Kilkenny Design owner says shopping local ‘more important than ever’ this Black Friday
Marian O’Gorman says businesses can only remain viable if they get support from local people
Web Summit’s opening night, shop local on Black Friday, and why Revolut asks for your PPS number
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Retailers get a Black Friday bounce as shoppers return to stores in search of bargains
Mild weather and lifting of Covid cloud bring ‘Christmassy feeling’ back to towns and cities as sales weekend begins
Black Friday: Total swizz or bargains aplenty? Tell us what you think
Average spend of Black Friday and Cyber Monday shoppers is almost €400, according to the CCPC
Conor Pope on how to survive the most expensive Christmas in decades
In The News co-host and Consumer Affairs Correspondent Conor Pope is here to share his insights and wisdom ahead of the busiest shopping season of the year
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