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US brand joins a host of other retailers closing their physical shops in Ireland
Covidius horribilis: Business winners and losers of 2020
Coronavirus meant the end for many firms, while others adapted and prospered
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Low footfall, high rents and a switch to online shopping combine to undermine the sector
Grafton Street: can it recover from the short, sharp shock of Covid-19?
With several big brands closing their doors, the street’s return to former glory days looks some way off
Grafton Street: ‘It’s like a ghost town’
Ireland’s premier shopping street is a grim reflection of the situation facing retailers
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At home with Cath Kidston for a lesson in vintage living
The founder of the flowery brand is selling a soft nostalgia home style
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Industry believes up to 40% of stores will go bust without State help
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Chintz is so busy it rarely looks dirty, with fabrics so durable they can be wiped clean
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