Retailing in Ireland
Euromonitor International's Retailing in Ireland report offers insight into key trends and developments affecting the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include department stores, food retailers, health and beauty retailers, clothing and footwear retailers, home furniture and household goods retailers, durable goods retailers, and leisure and personal goods retailers. There are profiles of leading retailers, with analysis of their performance and the challenges they face. There is also analysis of alternative selling channels (kiosks, homeshopping, internet retailing, service stations, vending and direct selling, as available).
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Tables: 173 | Publication date: Jul 2008
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Product coverage
Non-store retailing; Store-based retailing
Executive summary
The Celtic Tiger lies down
Fears of an over-heating housing market as well as rising utility bills, interest rates, and mortgage payments in Ireland made for a more challenging retailing environment towards the end of 2007, particularly compared to the Celtic Tiger’s years of strong growth between 2002 and 2006. During this period massive rises in house prices and disposable incomes fuelled both the economy and retail sales.
Supermarkets sweep across the retail sector
Supermarkets, Tesco in particular, extended their presence and tightened their grip on Irish retailing in 2007 and begun to massively expand their product ranges. Non-grocery retailing has become a key focus of the format and with increasing footfall, sales of items traditionally found in other formats have increased. This is having a negative knock-on effect on those formats across Ireland.
Consolidation and brand disloyalty
The retail environment in Ireland became ever more consolidated over the review period, a trend that is forecast to continue. Independent retailers are being squeezed out of Irish retail as large international operators expand at phenomenal rates. In the coming period, Irish consumers are expected to reduce their traditional loyalty to Irish brands and begin shopping around for the best price. This is likely to cause local companies some discomfort as multinationals often enjoy more leverage with suppliers.
Internet retailing takes off
With a population whose knowledge of technological advancements has dramatically increased, shopping online is becoming increasingly popular. Across almost all channels, Internet retailing has made an appearance and is subsequently going from strength to strength. Store-based retailers now compete with other stores, other stores’ online presence and non-store based retailers.
Economy shapes future
The state of the Irish economy and consumers’ perception of this, will shape growth over the forecast period. Early reports from 2008 indicated a slowdown in growth with many retailers downgrading their forecast earnings over the coming period. Overall, however, the retail sector is expected to see growth with non-store retailing in particular experiencing strong growth over the forecast period.
Table of contents
RETAILING IN IRELAND : MARKET INSIGHT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Celtic Tiger lies down
Supermarkets sweep across the retail sector
Consolidation and brand disloyalty
Internet retailing takes off
Economy shapes future
KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Legislation
Conscientious Retail
Convenience at a Premium
Economic Uncertainty Shakes Consumer Confidence
The PRAV Hits Ireland
Internet Retailing Finds its Place
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Employment in Retailing 2002-2007
MARKET DATA
Table 2 Sales in Retailing by Sector: Value 2002-2007
Table 3 Sales in Retailing by Sector: % Value Growth 2002-2007
Table 4 Sales in Retailing by Grocery vs Non-Grocery 2005-2007
Table 5 Sales in Store-Based Retailing by Sector: Value 2002-2007
Table 6 Sales in Store-Based Retailing by Sector: % Value Growth 2002-2007
Table 7 Sales in Non-store Retailing by Sector: Value 2002-2007
Table 8 Sales in Non-store Retailing by Sector: % Value Growth 2002-2007
Table 9 Retailing Company Shares: % Value 2004-2007
Table 10 Grocery Retailers Company Shares: % Value 2004-2007
Table 11 Grocery Retailers Brand Shares: % Value 2004-2007
Table 12 Non-Grocery Retailers Company Shares: % Value 2004-2007
Table 13 Non-Grocery Retailers Brand Shares: % Value 2004-2007
Table 14 Non-store Retailing Company Shares: % Value 2004-2007
Table 15 Non-store Retailing Brand Shares: % Value 2004-2007
Table 16 Forecast Sales in Retailing by Sector: Value 2007-2012
Table 17 Forecast Sales in Retailing by Sector: % Value Growth 2007-2012
Table 18 Forecast Sales in Store-Based Retailing by Sector: Value 2007-2012
Table 19 Forecast Sales in Store-Based Retailing by Sector: % Value Growth 2007-2012
Table 20 Forecast Sales in Non-store Retailing by Sector: Value 2007-2012
Table 21 Forecast Sales in Non-store Retailing by Sector: % Value Growth 2007-2012
APPENDIX
Operating Environment
DEFINITIONS
Sources
Summary 1 Research Sources
LOCAL COMPANY PROFILES - IRELAND
ALDI IRELAND LTD - RETAILING - IRELAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 2 Aldi Ireland Ltd: Key Facts
COMPANY BACKGROUND
PRIVATE LABEL
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 3 Aldi Ireland Ltd: Competitive Position 2007
ALLIANCE BOOTS PLC - RETAILING - IRELAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 4 Alliance Boots PLC: Key Facts
COMPANY BACKGROUND
PRIVATE LABEL
Summary 5 Alliance Boots PLC: Private Label Portfolio
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 6 Alliance Boots PLC: Competitive Position 2007
BROWN THOMAS GROUP, THE - RETAILING - IRELAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 7 The Brown Thomas Group: Key Facts
Summary 8 The Brown Thomas Group: Operational Indicators
COMPANY BACKGROUND
PRIVATE LABEL
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 9 The Brown Thomas Group: Competitive Position 2007
HOME RETAIL GROUP - RETAILING - IRELAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 10 Home Retail Group PLC: Key Facts
Summary 11 Home Retail Group Ireland: Operational Indicators
COMPANY BACKGROUND
PRIVATE LABEL
Summary 12 Home Retail Group PLC: Private Label Portfolio
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 13 Home Retail Group PLC: Competitive Position 2007
LIDL IRELAND GMBH - RETAILING - IRELAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 14 Lidl Ireland GmbH: Key Facts
Summary 15 Lidl Ireland GmbH: Operational Indicators
COMPANY BACKGROUND
PRIVATE LABEL
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 16 Lidl Ireland GmbH: Competitive Position 2007
MARKS & SPENCER (IRELAND) LTD - RETAILING - IRELAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 17 Marks and Spencer Ireland Ltd : Key Facts
Summary 18 Marks & Spencer (Ireland) Ltd: Operational Indicators
COMPANY BACKGROUND
PRIVATE LABEL
Summary 19 Marks and Spencer Ireland Ltd: Private Label Portfolio
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 20 Marks and Spencer Ireland Ltd: Competitive Position 2007
MUSGRAVE GROUP PLC - RETAILING - IRELAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 21 Musgrave Group plc: Key Facts
COMPANY BACKGROUND
PRIVATE LABEL
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 22 Musgrave Group plc: Competitive Position 2007
PENNEYS (PRIMARK STORES) LTD - RETAILING - IRELAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 23 Penney’s (Primark Stores) Ltd: Key Facts
COMPANY BACKGROUND
PRIVATE LABEL
Summary 24 Penney’s (Primark Stores) Ltd: Private Label
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 25 Penney’s (Primark Stores) Ltd: Competitive Position 2007
SUPERQUINN LTD - RETAILING - IRELAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 26 Superquinn Ltd: Key Facts
Summary 27 Superquinn Ltd: Operational Indicators
COMPANY BACKGROUND
PRIVATE LABEL
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 28 Superquinn Ltd: Competitive Position 2007
TESCO IRELAND LTD - RETAILING - IRELAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 29 Tesco Ireland Ltd : Key Facts
Summary 30 Tesco Plc: Operational Indicators
COMPANY BACKGROUND
PRIVATE LABEL
Summary 31 Tesco Ireland Ltd: Private Label Portfolio
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 32 Tesco Ireland Ltd: Competitive Position 2007
HYPERMARKETS IN IRELAND
HEADLINES
OVERVIEW
SECTOR DATA
Table 22 Hypermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2002-2007
Table 23 Hypermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2002-2007
Table 24 Hypermarkets Company Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 25 Hypermarkets Brand Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 26 Hypermarkets Outlets by Brand 2004-2007
Table 27 Hypermarkets Selling Space by Brand 2004-2007
Table 28 Hypermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2007-2012
Table 29 Hypermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2007-2012
SUPERMARKETS IN IRELAND
HEADLINES
OVERVIEW
SECTOR DATA
Table 30 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2002-2007
Table 31 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2002-2007
Table 32 Supermarkets Company Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 33 Supermarkets Brand Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 34 Supermarkets Outlets by Brand 2004-2007
Table 35 Supermarkets Selling Space by Brand 2004-2007
Table 36 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2007-2012
Table 37 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2007-2012
DISCOUNTERS IN IRELAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 38 Discounters: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2002-2007
Table 39 Discounters: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2002-2007
Table 40 Discounters Company Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 41 Discounters Brand Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 42 Discounters Outlets by Brand 2004-2007
Table 43 Discounters Selling Space by Brand 2004-2007
Table 44 Discounters Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2007-2012
Table 45 Discounters Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2007-2012
CONVENIENCE STORES IN IRELAND
HEADLINES
OVERVIEW
SECTOR DATA
Table 46 Convenience Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2002-2007
Table 47 Convenience Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2002-2007
Table 48 Convenience Stores Company Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 49 Convenience Stores Brand Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 50 Convenience Stores Outlets by Brand 2004-2007
Table 51 Convenience Stores Selling Space by Brand 2004-2007
Table 52 Convenience Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2007-2012
Table 53 Convenience Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2007-2012
FORECOURT RETAILERS IN IRELAND
HEADLINES
OVERVIEW
SECTOR DATA
Table 54 Forecourt Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2002-2007
Table 55 Forecourt Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2002-2007
Table 56 Forecourt Retailers Company Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 57 Forecourt Retailers Brand Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 58 Forecourt Retailers Outlets by Brand 2004-2007
Table 59 Forecourt Retailers Selling Space by Brand 2004-2007
Table 60 Forecourt Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2007-2012
Table 61 Forecourt Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2007-2012
MIXED RETAILERS IN IRELAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 62 Mixed Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2002-2007
Table 63 Mixed Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2002-2007
Table 64 Mixed Retailers Company Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 65 Mixed Retailers Brand Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 66 Mixed Retailers Outlets by Brand 2004-2007
Table 67 Mixed Retailers Selling Space by Brand 2004-2007
Table 68 Mixed Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2007-2012
Table 69 Mixed Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2007-2012
HEALTH AND BEAUTY RETAILERS IN IRELAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 70 Health and Beauty Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2002-2007
Table 71 Health and Beauty Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2002-2007
Table 72 Health and Beauty Retailers Company Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 73 Health and Beauty Retailers Brand Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 74 Health and Beauty Retailers Outlets by Brand 2004-2007
Table 75 Health and Beauty Retailers Selling Space by Brand 2004-2007
Table 76 Health and Beauty Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2007-2012
Table 77 Health and Beauty Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2007-2012
CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR RETAILERS IN IRELAND
HEADLINES
OVERVIEW
SECTOR DATA
Table 78 Clothing and Footwear Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2002-2007
Table 79 Clothing and Footwear Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2002-2007
Table 80 Clothing and Footwear Retailers Company Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 81 Clothing and Footwear Retailers Brand Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 82 Clothing and Footwear Retailers Outlets by Brand 2004-2007
Table 83 Clothing and Footwear Retailers Selling Space by Brand 2004-2007
Table 84 Clothing and Footwear Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2007-2012
Table 85 Clothing and Footwear Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2007-2012
FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS STORES IN IRELAND
HEADLINES
OVERVIEW
SECTOR DATA
Table 86 Furniture and Furnishings Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2002-2007
Table 87 Furniture and Furnishings Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2002-2007
Table 88 Furniture and Furnishings Stores Company Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 89 Furniture and Furnishings Stores Brand Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 90 Furniture and Furnishings Stores Outlets by Brand 2004-2007
Table 91 Furniture and Furnishings Stores Selling Space by Brand 2004-2007
Table 92 Furniture and Furnishings Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2007-2012
Table 93 Furniture and Furnishings Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2007-2012
DIY AND HARDWARE STORES IN IRELAND
HEADLINES
OVERVIEW
SECTOR DATA
Table 94 DIY and Hardware Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2002-2007
Table 95 DIY and Hardware Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2002-2007
Table 96 DIY and Hardware Stores Company Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 97 DIY and Hardware Stores Brand Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 98 DIY and Hardware Stores Outlets by Brand 2004-2007
Table 99 DIY and Hardware Stores Selling Space by Brand 2004-2007
Table 100 DIY and Hardware Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2007-2012
Table 101 DIY and Hardware Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2007-2012
DURABLE GOODS RETAILERS IN IRELAND
HEADLINES
OVERVIEW
SECTOR DATA
Table 102 Durable Goods Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2002-2007
Table 103 Durable Goods Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2002-2007
Table 104 Durable Goods Retailers Company Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 105 Durable Goods Retailers Brand Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 106 Durable Goods Retailers Outlets by Brand 2004-2007
Table 107 Durable Goods Retailers Selling Space by Brand 2004-2007
Table 108 Durable Goods Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2007-2012
Table 109 Durable Goods Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2007-2012
LEISURE AND PERSONAL GOODS RETAILERS IN IRELAND
HEADLINES
OVERVIEW
SECTOR DATA
Table 110 Leisure and Personal Goods Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2002-2007
Table 111 Leisure and Personal Goods Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2002-2007
Table 112 Leisure and Personal Goods Retailers Company Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 113 Leisure and Personal Goods Retailers Brand Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 114 Leisure and Personal Goods Retailers Outlets by Brand 2004-2007
Table 115 Leisure and Personal Goods Retailers Selling Space by Brand 2004-2007
Table 116 Leisure and Personal Goods Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2007-2012
Table 117 Leisure and Personal Goods Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2007-2012
VENDING IN IRELAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 118 Vending: Value 2002-2007
Table 119 Vending: % Value Growth 2002-2007
Table 120 Vending Company Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 121 Vending Brand Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 122 Vending Forecasts: Value 2007-2012
Table 123 Vending Forecasts: % Value Growth 2007-2012
HOMESHOPPING IN IRELAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 124 Homeshopping: Value 2002-2007
Table 125 Homeshopping: % Value Growth 2002-2007
Table 126 Homeshopping Company Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 127 Homeshopping Brand Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 128 Homeshopping Forecasts: Value 2007-2012
Table 129 Homeshopping Forecasts: % Value Growth 2007-2012
INTERNET RETAILING IN IRELAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 130 Internet Retailing: Value 2002-2007
Table 131 Internet Retailing: % Value Growth 2002-2007
Table 132 Internet Retailing Company Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 133 Internet Retailing Brand Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 134 Internet Retailing Forecasts: Value 2007-2012
Table 135 Internet Retailing Forecasts: % Value Growth 2007-2012
DIRECT SELLING IN IRELAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 136 Direct Selling: Value 2002-2007
Table 137 Direct Selling: % Value Growth 2002-2007
Table 138 Direct Selling Company Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 139 Direct Selling Brand Shares by Value 2004-2007
Table 140 Direct Selling Forecasts: Value 2007-2012
Table 141 Direct Selling Forecasts: % Value Growth 2007-2012