One of Britain’s biggest property owners has predicted the death of the traditional shop, as it warns that most physical stores on the high street will be wiped out by the relentless rise of online shopping.
Ireland sees strongest growth in online shopping of any EU country while reports of cross-border problems fall, writes Valerie Flynn
Fans of Billy bookcases who dread the thought of trudging through Ikea’s north Dublin superstore can breathe a sigh of relief: the Swedish home furnishing giant is promising to provide online shopping in Ireland in the coming weeks.
