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Retailing in Ireland

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The recovery of Ireland’s economy spells good news for the country’s retailers

Ireland’s economy continued to register positive growth in most indicators during 2017 and this resulted in rising disposable income levels, greater consumer confidence and positive value growth in retailing. Both grocery and non-grocery channels benefited as consumers were more willing to spend money on higher-quality food and drinks, while demand for non-essential items continues to recover after many purchases were deferred during the economic crisis.

Brexit uncertainty forces Irish retailers to prepare for several possible scenarios

With the UK’s impending withdrawal from the EU moving ever closer, the exact terms of any future trade deal between the UK and the EU remain unknown. In addition, recent events also suggest that there is considerable uncertainty about the future for the UK/Irish border, which has been completely open for some time.

Internet retailing surges ahead, with m-commerce driving growth

Internet retailing was once again the most dynamic retail channel in 2017, with mobile internet retailing driving growth. However, a high proportion of sales in this channel are accounted for by companies based in the UK and the leading Ireland-based online retailers are grocery retailers Musgrave and Tesco Ireland Ltd.

Discounters the most dynamic grocery channel as off licences struggle

The German discounters chains Aldi and Lidl continue to register strong growth in Ireland as many consumers who became interested in deriving maximum value for money from their grocery shopping during the lean years of the economic recession continue to favour these outlets despite improvements in their financial situations, especially when purchasing staple foodstuffs and basic grocery items. In addition, the increasing focus by the leading discounters on offering branded goods along with private label items and little touches such as premium private label ranges and in-store bakeries have enabled both Lidl and Aldi to shake off their budget-oriented positioning and appeal to a wider consumer base, including increasing numbers of more affluent households.

Moderate but positive forecast period growth expected in most retailing channels

The forecast period is expected to see further positive growth for the retailing industry, with growth rates likely to outpace what was seen in most channels during the review period. However, two channels facing further sales declines are food/drink/tobacco specialists and homeshopping.

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Retailing in Ireland

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The recovery of Ireland’s economy spells good news for the country’s retailers

Brexit uncertainty forces Irish retailers to prepare for several possible scenarios

Internet retailing surges ahead, with m-commerce driving growth

Discounters the most dynamic grocery channel as off licences struggle

Moderate but positive forecast period growth expected in most retailing channels

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Informal retailing

Opening hours

Summary 1 Standard Opening Hours by Channel Type 2017

Physical retail landscape

Cash and carry

Seasonality

Christmas
Easter

Payments and delivery

Emerging business models

MARKET DATA

Table 1 Sales in Retailing by Store-based vs Non-Store: Value 2012-2017
Table 2 Sales in Retailing by Store-based vs Non-Store: % Value Growth 2012-2017
Table 3 Sales in Store-based Retailing by Channel: Value 2012-2017
Table 4 Sales in Store-based Retailing by Channel: % Value Growth 2012-2017
Table 5 Store-based Retailing Outlets by Channel: Units 2012-2017
Table 6 Store-based Retailing Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2012-2017
Table 7 Sales in Non-Store Retailing by Channel: Value 2012-2017
Table 8 Sales in Non-Store Retailing by Channel: % Value Growth 2012-2017
Table 9 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2012-2017
Table 10 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2012-2017
Table 11 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2012-2017
Table 12 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2012-2017
Table 13 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2012-2017
Table 14 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2012-2017
Table 15 Non-Grocery Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2012-2017
Table 16 Non-Grocery Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2012-2017
Table 17 Sales in Non-Grocery Specialists by Channel: Value 2012-2017
Table 18 Sales in Non-Grocery Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2012-2017
Table 19 Non-Grocery Specialists Outlets by Channel: Units 2012-2017
Table 20 Non-Grocery Specialists Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2012-2017
Table 21 Mixed Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2012-2017
Table 22 Mixed Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2012-2017
Table 23 Sales in Mixed Retailers by Channel: Value 2012-2017
Table 24 Sales in Mixed Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2012-2017
Table 25 Mixed Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2012-2017
Table 26 Mixed Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2012-2017
Table 27 Retailing GBO Company Shares: % Value 2013-2017
Table 28 Retailing GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2014-2017
Table 29 Store-based Retailing GBO Company Shares: % Value 2013-2017
Table 30 Store-based Retailing GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2014-2017
Table 31 Store-based Retailing LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2014-2017
Table 32 Non-Store Retailing GBO Company Shares: % Value 2013-2017
Table 33 Non-Store Retailing GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2014-2017
Table 34 Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2013-2017
Table 35 Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2014-2017
Table 36 Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2014-2017
Table 37 Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2014-2017
Table 38 Non-Grocery Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2013-2017
Table 39 Non-Grocery Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2014-2017
Table 40 Non-Grocery Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2014-2017
Table 41 Non-Grocery Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2014-2017
Table 42 Mixed Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2013-2017
Table 43 Mixed Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2014-2017
Table 44 Mixed Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2014-2017
Table 45 Mixed Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2014-2017
Table 46 Forecast Sales in Retailing by Store-based vs Non-Store: Value 2017-2022
Table 47 Forecast Sales in Retailing by Store-based vs Non-Store: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 48 Forecast Sales in Store-based Retailing by Channel: Value 2017-2022
Table 49 Forecast Sales in Store-based Retailing by Channel: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 50 Forecast Store-based Retailing Outlets by Channel: Units 2017-2022
Table 51 Forecast Store-Based Retailing Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2017-2022
Table 52 Forecast Sales in Non-Store Retailing by Channel: Value 2017-2022
Table 53 Forecast Sales in Non-Store Retailing by Channel: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 54 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2017-2022
Table 55 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2017-2022
Table 56 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2017-2022
Table 57 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 58 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2017-2022
Table 59 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2017-2022
Table 60 Non-Grocery Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2017-2022
Table 61 Non-Grocery Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2017-2022
Table 62 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Specialists by Channel: Value 2017-2022
Table 63 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 64 Forecast Non-Grocery Specialists Outlets by Channel: Units 2017-2022
Table 65 Forecast Non-Grocery Specialists Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2017-2022
Table 66 Mixed Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2017-2022
Table 67 Mixed Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2017-2022
Table 68 Forecast Sales in Mixed Retailers by Channel: Value 2017-2022
Table 69 Forecast Sales in Mixed Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 70 Forecast Mixed Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2017-2022
Table 71 Forecast Mixed Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2017-2022

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Apparel and Footwear Specialist Retailers in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Rising consumer confidence and higher disposable incomes to support growth

Demand set to continue being determined by fashion trends and value for money

The shift towards online retailing means adopting a multi-channel approach is a must

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Primark Stores Ltd remains in the lead due to the popularity of its Penneys brand

Players with an international presence remain dominant and in the ascendant

Demand for value for money supports growth in low-cost fast fashion retailers

CHANNEL DATA

Table 72 Apparel And Footwear Specialist Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2012-2017
Table 73 Apparel And Footwear Specialist Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2012-2017
Table 74 Apparel And Footwear Specialist Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2013-2017
Table 75 Apparel And Footwear Specialist Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2014-2017
Table 76 Apparel And Footwear Specialist Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2014-2017
Table 77 Apparel And Footwear Specialist Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2014-2017
Table 78 Apparel And Footwear Specialist Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2017-2022
Table 79 Apparel And Footwear Specialist Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2017-2022

Convenience Stores in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Consumer top-up shopping is set to continue benefiting convenience stores

Chains and retail brands are set to prove more attractive than being independent

Health and wellness trends becoming important for convenience stores

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Centra continues to assert itself as the leading brand in convenience stores

Barry Group registers strong sales growth through its Costcutter retail brand

Private label remains an important aspect of the operations of convenience stores

CHANNEL DATA

Table 80 Convenience Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2012-2017
Table 81 Convenience Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2012-2017
Table 82 Convenience Stores GBO Company Shares: % Value 2013-2017
Table 83 Convenience Stores GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2014-2017
Table 84 Convenience Stores LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2014-2017
Table 85 Convenience Stores LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2014-2017
Table 86 Convenience Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2017-2022
Table 87 Convenience Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2017-2022

Department Stores in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Domestic brands remain dominant despite the challenges of foreign rivals

Concerns for UK departments stores present in Ireland

A period of hesitancy or continuing declines likely in department stores

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Dunnes Stores maintains its geographical advantage

A nation already accustomed to shopping through foreign online retailers

Are British brands at a disadvantage in Ireland?

CHANNEL DATA

Table 88 Department Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2012-2017
Table 89 Department Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2012-2017
Table 90 Department Stores GBO Company Shares: % Value 2013-2017
Table 91 Department Stores GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2014-2017
Table 92 Department Stores LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2014-2017
Table 93 Department Stores LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2014-2017
Table 94 Department Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2017-2022
Table 95 Department Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2017-2022

Direct Selling in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Moderate growth is expected as direct selling continues to recover

Growth likely to be supported by growing numbers of direct selling agents

Direct selling playes likely to expand into intenet retailing to support sales growth

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Forever Living, Amway and Oriflame remain the leaders in the absence of Avon

Multinational companies remain dominant in direct selling

High quality and personal relationships the core advantages of direct selling

CHANNEL DATA

Table 96 Direct Selling by Category: Value 2012-2017
Table 97 Direct Selling by Category: % Value Growth 2012-2017
Table 98 Direct Selling GBO Company Shares: % Value 2013-2017
Table 99 Direct Selling GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2014-2017
Table 100 Direct Selling Forecasts by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 101 Direct Selling Forecasts by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022

Discounters in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Discounters is set to remain a major force in the Irish retail landscape

Investment in fresh food and health and wellness products is set to continue

Provenance and value to remain the most important considerations for discounters

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Lidl and Aldi remain the leading discounters in Ireland

Planning permission challenges continue to thwart store openings

Discounters continue to act local to win over more consumers

CHANNEL DATA

Table 102 Discounters: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2012-2017
Table 103 Discounters: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2012-2017
Table 104 Discounters GBO Company Shares: % Value 2013-2017
Table 105 Discounters GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2014-2017
Table 106 Discounters LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2014-2017
Table 107 Discounters LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2014-2017
Table 108 Discounters Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2017-2022
Table 109 Discounters Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2017-2022

Electronics and Appliance Specialist Retailers in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Rising incomes likely to support growth in sales

Brexit set to have an influence on trends in consumer electronics and appliances

The shift towards online channels set to influence growth in the channel

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Harvey Norman extends its lead over its two major domestic rivals

DSG Ireland GBO Dixons Carphone Plc unveils its 3-in-1 strategy

Harvey Norman’s success in Ireland inspires its expansion into the UK

CHANNEL DATA

Table 110 Electronics and Appliance Specialist Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2012-2017
Table 111 Electronics and Appliance Specialist Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2012-2017
Table 112 Electronics and Appliance Specialist Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2013-2017
Table 113 Electronics and Appliance Specialist Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2014-2017
Table 114 Electronics and Appliance Specialist Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2014-2017
Table 115 Electronics and Appliance Specialist Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2014-2017
Table 116 Electronics and Appliance Specialist Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2017-2022
Table 117 Electronics and Appliance Specialist Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2017-2022

Food and Drink Internet Retailing in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Food and drink set to remain the second most popular online retailing category

Increasingly tech-savvy consumer base bodes well for online sales of food and drink

Food and drink internet retailing dominated by multichannel players

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Musgrave and Tesco maintain their positions as the leading online grocery retailers

O’Brien’s Wine Off Licence Ltd moves into internet retailing

Mobile sales likely to be crucial to online grocery sales during the forecast period

CHANNEL DATA

Table 118 Food and Drink Internet Retailing: Value 2012-2017
Table 119 Food and Drink Internet Retailing: % Value Growth 2012-2017
Table 120 Food and Drink Internet Retailing: % Value Growth 2016-2017
Table 121 Food and Drink Internet Retailing Forecasts: Value 2017-2022
Table 122 Food and Drink Internet Retailing Forecasts: % Value Growth 2017-2022

Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Slow but steady sales growth expected over the forecast period

Beauty specialist retailers is set to register the most dynamic performance

Membership schemes likely to remain key to building loyalty in chemists/pharmacies

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Boots and LloydsPharmacy lead a fragmented category

International and local players vie for sales and influence

Independent retailers remain a strong presence, despite recent declines

CHANNEL DATA

Table 123 Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2012-2017
Table 124 Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2012-2017
Table 125 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers by Channel: Value 2012-2017
Table 126 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2012-2017
Table 127 Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2013-2017
Table 128 Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2014-2017
Table 129 Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2014-2017
Table 130 Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2014-2017
Table 131 Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2017-2022
Table 132 Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2017-2022
Table 133 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers by Channel: Value 2017-2022
Table 134 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2017-2022

Home and Garden Specialist Retailers in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Positive growth set to be based on improvements in the economy

Extension of Home Renovation Incentive scheme set to continue supporting sales

The rebranding of Homebase to Bunnings set to commence in the near future

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Grafton Group Plc defends its position as the channel’s leading player

IKEA continues to generate strong sales growth

Change of ownership brings hope for a turnaround for ailing the Homebase chain

CHANNEL DATA

Table 135 Home and Garden Specialist Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2012-2017
Table 136 Home and Garden Specialist Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2012-2017
Table 137 Sales in Home and Garden Specialist Retailers by Channel: Value 2012-2017
Table 138 Sales in Home and Garden Specialist Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2012-2017
Table 139 Home and Garden Specialist Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2013-2017
Table 140 Home and Garden Specialist Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2014-2017
Table 141 Home and Garden Specialist Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2014-2017
Table 142 Home and Garden Specialist Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2014-2017
Table 143 Home and Garden Specialist Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2017-2022
Table 144 Home and Garden Specialist Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2017-2022
Table 145 Forecast Sales in Home and Garden Specialist Retailers by Channel: Value 2017-2022
Table 146 Forecast Sales in Home and Garden Specialist Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2017-2022

Homeshopping in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Further strong sales declines anticipated for homeshopping

Homeshopping increasingly perceived as an outdated and anachronistic retail format

Apparel and footwear catalogue homeshopping set to remain the channel’s mainstay

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Increasing consolidation as the importance of branding and consumer trust rise

The option to pay in installments central to the appeal of homeshopping

The decline of homeshopping makes it unlikely that any new players will be seen

CHANNEL DATA

Table 147 Homeshopping by Category: Value 2012-2017
Table 148 Homeshopping by Category: % Value Growth 2012-2017
Table 149 Homeshopping GBO Company Shares: % Value 2013-2017
Table 150 Homeshopping GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2014-2017
Table 151 Homeshopping Forecasts by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 152 Homeshopping Forecasts by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022

Hypermarkets in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Tesco Ireland Ltd is set to remain the only player in hypermarkets

No new store openings anticipated

Hypermarket sales expected to decline due to competition from other store formats

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Tesco Ireland Ltd remains the sole hypermarket retailer in Ireland

Tesco enters into a strategic partnership with media products retailer Golden Discs

Strong competition between Tesco hypermarkets and Irish players in other channels

CHANNEL DATA

Table 153 Hypermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2012-2017
Table 154 Hypermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2012-2017
Table 155 Hypermarkets GBO Company Shares: % Value 2013-2017
Table 156 Hypermarkets GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2014-2017
Table 157 Hypermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2014-2017
Table 158 Hypermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2014-2017
Table 159 Hypermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2017-2022
Table 160 Hypermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2017-2022

Internet Retailing in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Internet retailing set to continue outperforming retailing as consumers head online

Increasingly busy lifestyles and rising use of technology set to support growth

The outcome of Brexit negotiations set to influence trends in internet retailing

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Amazon remains the leading player in internet retailing

UK-based websites maintain a very strong position

Musgrave and Tesco remain the leading online grocery retailers

CHANNEL DATA

Table 161 Internet Retailing by Category: Value 2012-2017
Table 162 Internet Retailing by Category: % Value Growth 2012-2017
Table 163 Internet Retailing GBO Company Shares: % Value 2013-2017
Table 164 Internet Retailing GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2014-2017
Table 165 Internet Retailing Forecasts by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 166 Internet Retailing Forecasts by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022

Mobile Internet Retailing in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Mobile internet retailing set to considerably outperform internet retailing

Preference for mobile internet over broadband in rural areas set to support growth

Convenience and hectic lifestyles to support demand among urban consumers

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

The launch of Buymie as a mobile-first shopping platform signals change

Irish entrepreneurs launch Pointy, a system enabling small retailers to online

Retailers advised to focus now on mobile retailing, the shopping format of the future

CHANNEL DATA

Table 167 Mobile Internet Retailing: Value 2012-2017
Table 168 Mobile Internet Retailing: % Value Growth 2012-2017
Table 169 Mobile Internet Retailing Forecasts: Value 2017-2022
Table 170 Mobile Internet Retailing Forecasts: % Value Growth 2017-2022

Supermarkets in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Supermarkets is expected to register positive sales growth over the forecast period

Quality and value likely to be important for supermarket retailers

Digital services to remain relevant for supermarkets over the forecast period

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Musgrave maintains its leading position despite strong growth among its challengers

Dunnes Stores goes after premiumisation as well as value

Iceland registering rapid expansion across Ireland

CHANNEL DATA

Table 171 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2012-2017
Table 172 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2012-2017
Table 173 Supermarkets GBO Company Shares: % Value 2013-2017
Table 174 Supermarkets GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2014-2017
Table 175 Supermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2014-2017
Table 176 Supermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2014-2017
Table 177 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2017-2022
Table 178 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2017-2022

Traditional Grocery Retailers in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Food/drink/tobacco specialists recovering from the effects of economic recession

Other grocery retailers’ strong performance due to the rise of health food stores

Negative growth set to continue as consumers prioritise value over convenience

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Food/drinks/tobacco specialists are the major players in a highly fragmented channel

Chained health food shops are the most dynamic performers

The ongoing shift away from chained outlets and towards chains and buying groups

CHANNEL DATA

Table 179 Traditional Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2012-2017
Table 180 Traditional Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2012-2017
Table 181 Sales in Traditional Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2012-2017
Table 182 Sales in Traditional Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2012-2017
Table 183 Traditional Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2012-2017
Table 184 Traditional Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2012-2017
Table 185 Traditional Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2013-2017
Table 186 Traditional Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2014-2017
Table 187 Traditional Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2014-2017
Table 188 Traditional Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2014-2017
Table 189 Traditional Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2017-2022
Table 190 Traditional Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2017-2022
Table 191 Forecast Sales in Traditional Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2017-2022
Table 192 Forecast Sales in Traditional Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 193 Forecast Traditional Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2017-2022
Table 194 Forecast Traditional Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2017-2022

Variety Stores in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Irish shoppers exploiting the weak value of sterling harms domestic variety stores

Several companies register notable performances in variety stores

Retail property in Dublin remains costly

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

A difficult but viable market for many brands

Consistent growth for incumbents

Carraig Donn and Kilkenny remain key players for trading indicators

CHANNEL DATA

Table 195 Variety Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2012-2017
Table 196 Variety Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2012-2017
Table 197 Variety Stores GBO Company Shares: % Value 2013-2017
Table 198 Variety Stores GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2014-2017
Table 199 Variety Stores LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2014-2017
Table 200 Variety Stores LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2014-2017
Table 201 Variety Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2017-2022
Table 202 Variety Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2017-2022

Vending in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Tough times expected for vending, resulting in further sales declines

Impending sugar tax likely to be unfavourable for packaged food and drinks vending

Technology set to be the basis of the development of vending machines

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Vending dominated by two multinational soft drinks giants

Third-party vending dominated by local players offering packaged drinks and food

Pelican Rouge maintains its position as the leader in hot drinks vending

CHANNEL DATA

Table 203 Vending by Category: Value 2012-2017
Table 204 Vending by Category: % Value Growth 2012-2017
Table 205 Vending GBO Company Shares: % Value 2013-2017
Table 206 Vending GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2014-2017
Table 207 Vending Forecasts by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 208 Vending Forecasts by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022

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Retailing in Ireland

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Executive Summary

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The recovery of Ireland’s economy spells good news for the country’s retailers

Brexit uncertainty forces Irish retailers to prepare for several possible scenarios

Internet retailing surges ahead, with m-commerce driving growth

Discounters the most dynamic grocery channel as off licences struggle

Moderate but positive forecast period growth expected in most retailing channels

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Retailing in Ireland

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The recovery of Ireland’s economy spells good news for the country’s retailers

Brexit uncertainty forces Irish retailers to prepare for several possible scenarios

Internet retailing surges ahead, with m-commerce driving growth

Discounters the most dynamic grocery channel as off licences struggle

Moderate but positive forecast period growth expected in most retailing channels

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Informal retailing

Opening hours

Physical retail landscape

Cash and carry

Seasonality

Payments and delivery

Emerging business models

MARKET DATA

DEFINITIONS

SOURCES

Apparel and Footwear Specialist Retailers in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Rising consumer confidence and higher disposable incomes to support growth

Demand set to continue being determined by fashion trends and value for money

The shift towards online retailing means adopting a multi-channel approach is a must

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Primark Stores Ltd remains in the lead due to the popularity of its Penneys brand

Players with an international presence remain dominant and in the ascendant

Demand for value for money supports growth in low-cost fast fashion retailers

CHANNEL DATA

Convenience Stores in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Consumer top-up shopping is set to continue benefiting convenience stores

Chains and retail brands are set to prove more attractive than being independent

Health and wellness trends becoming important for convenience stores

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Centra continues to assert itself as the leading brand in convenience stores

Barry Group registers strong sales growth through its Costcutter retail brand

Private label remains an important aspect of the operations of convenience stores

CHANNEL DATA

Department Stores in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Domestic brands remain dominant despite the challenges of foreign rivals

Concerns for UK departments stores present in Ireland

A period of hesitancy or continuing declines likely in department stores

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Dunnes Stores maintains its geographical advantage

A nation already accustomed to shopping through foreign online retailers

Are British brands at a disadvantage in Ireland?

CHANNEL DATA

Direct Selling in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Moderate growth is expected as direct selling continues to recover

Growth likely to be supported by growing numbers of direct selling agents

Direct selling playes likely to expand into intenet retailing to support sales growth

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Forever Living, Amway and Oriflame remain the leaders in the absence of Avon

Multinational companies remain dominant in direct selling

High quality and personal relationships the core advantages of direct selling

CHANNEL DATA

Discounters in Ireland