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By Hannah Martin

Businesses have enjoyed a busy summer in Galway City Centre. However, with Christmas approaching, it is a common conception amongst businesses that more needs to be done by the city council to encourage shoppers into the city.

Almost half of retailers believe their sales will decrease this year according to research carried out by industry expert, Melissa Moore.

Two retailers from Mayo have been named by Retail Excellence Ireland as being among the Top 100 Stores in Ireland, namely Mrs Tea's Boutique & Bakery and Foxford Wollen Mills.

A recent visit to the Eyre Square Shopping Centre has brought to our attention to staff and stock issues in Galway’s retail industry. Speaking to shop workers through glass screens, although something we’ve become accustomed to, reminded us of the ways in which businesses are trying to adapt to the ‘new normal’.

Crona Kenny, manager of SPAR/TOP OIL Garrycastle in Athlone, has been shortlisted for prestigious national industry awards in the annual ShelfLife Grocery Management Awards.

There has been a huge demand for consumer products in 2020 and 2021. Covid-19 has resulted in people spending more time at home than ever before. Lockdown especially saw all non-essential workers confined to their homes. Investing in goods such as clothing, electronics, and furniture was one of the few ways that people could spend their discretionary income from the comfort of their own homes. However, this major spike in consumer purchasing is only one of many challenges that the retail industry is currently facing.

Digital Business Ireland, the leading digital, ecommerce and online business representative body, has called for the Government to re-introduce click and collect services for the retail industry.

Bezzu, a new free mobile app designed to support independent fashion retailers by connecting them with customers online, has launched and is available to download on Android and IOS devices for retailers and shoppers alike.

BIA Innovator Campus, the multi-million euro food innovation hub in Athenry, has announced Elaine Donohue as its general manager.