Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme Guidance for Consumers
Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme is now live nationwide. Re-turn has shared further guidance for consumers on how the Scheme works and how to get your deposit refund. My drinks container did not have a Re-turn logo on it, but I was still charged a deposit. Why? Should consumers be charged a deposit on […]
Climate Change, Cost of Living and Spending Top The Bill For Global Consumers – EY Future Consumer Index
Seven in ten (71%) consumers plan to delay purchases until festive sales events More than half (54%) consumers plan to spend less to save money Close to half (46%) of consumers very concerned about climate change Older generations more likely to recycle (63%) or use reusable bags (65%), younger generations more likely to check sustainability […]
Cyber Skills Ireland launches new service for consumers to support safer online shopping this Christmas
As we approach the festive season and more people are shopping online for gifts, Cyber Skills have launched a new national online service to help shoppers check if sites are legitimate and safe to use. The initiative is aimed at online shoppers visiting websites promoting deals and bargain prices. Recent consumer research* shows that nearly […]
EY Future Consumer Index: Rising cost of living forces consumers to tighten grip on finances and get creative with sustainability
Consumers prioritising affordability over sustainability for the first time since mid-pandemic in June 2021 Western markets pessimistic on future economic outlook compared to emerging markets Growing challenges for fast fashion and customer retention as 64% of consumers ignore the latest fashion trends Consumers globally are preparing to hunker down for a long financial squeeze, […]
Agri Aware urges consumers to support Irish Farmers and Food Producers this festive season
This holiday season Agri Aware, the independent Irish agri-food educational body, is asking shoppers to think local and support Irish farmers and food producers when purchasing food this festive season. With 1 in 8 jobs in Ireland linked to the agri-food sector, shopping locally for your Christmas dinner helps rural communities survive and thrive. Ireland’s […]
IFA Urges Consumers To Buy Irish Food This Christmas
IFA President Joe Healy has urged consumers to check twice to make sure the food they buy this Christmas is really Irish, and is priced in an economically sustainable manner. Launching the IFA’s Fairness for Farmers, Honesty for Consumers Christmas Campaign today (Fri), Joe Healy said, “Consumers value Irish produced food and want to support Irish […]
IFA Urges Consumers To Buy Irish Fruit
Ahead of National Strawberry Week, which begins on Monday (June 6th), IFA President Joe Healy has urged consumers to support Irish fruit growers by buying Irish. The IFA President also called on retailers to recognise the investment made by Irish strawberry and fruit growers, by ensuring that fresh fruit is seen on retail shelves […]
