Monthly Archives: July 2011

Although the latest retail sales figures from the CSO are disappointing, there are not one but two chinks of light amidst the gloom. The electrical goods and furniture sectors have seen volume growth year-on-year, although their value of sales continues … Continue reading →

The July results for the AIB Amárach Recovery Indicator have just been published. There is clearly a positive trend in terms of the emotional wellbeing of the nation – reported levels of happiness and enjoyment continue to rise, whilst those … Continue reading →

Are we near the bottom of the recession for Ireland’s consumers? IBEC thinks we are there (or nearly there) – and forecasts a recovery in consumer spending next year. Aided by the fact that there are more Irish consumers than … Continue reading →

The National Consumer Agency has launched the results of a survey conducted by Amárach on the pressures facing parents ahead of the back-to-school spending surge. The research, conducted by Amárach Research on behalf of the NCA, took the form of … Continue reading →

On the day that’s in it, good news from the USA about Foreign Direct Investment in Ireland. It’s from the MOP FDI Index, based on a survey by Amárach of the top 250 Irish American business people. Key findings include: … Continue reading →

Details of our survey of German consumers – and their attitudes to Irish brands and products – are now available on Slideshare.