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Consumers Rethinking Spending As Cost of Living Soars

By Ryan Harmon
The rising cost of living means consumers are rethinking their spending habits with hospitality and clothing the focus of purchasing cutbacks, writes Keith Watt, Head of Retail at KPMG Ireland. KPMG’s latest independent retail survey shows that more than 4 in 5 (84 percent) of consumers have already started tightening their belts when it comes […]
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Five-year Minimum Expiry Date Proposed for Gift Vouchers

By Jack Mullen
The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys, has sought governmental approval to draft a bill placing a 5-year minimum expiry date on gift cards, she announced recently. Even though gift card expiration dates are typically covered under consumer protection laws, this will be the first legislation of its kind to specifically address them. […]