“The takeaway market in Ireland is performing well in 2019, thanks to third-party delivery apps streamlining the ordering process and widening scope for outlets that do not traditionally offer delivery service. Looking ahead, rising health concerns create challenges and ...

“Sustainability remains high on the agenda. Irish consumers think hotels need to do more to reduce waste and should be rated on their environmental friendliness. Partnering with tourist authorities to introduce a sustainability rating system will enable hotel operators to ...

“The estate agents market has suffered from strong headwinds amid Brexit uncertainty in 2019. The uncertainty has suppressed property transaction volumes and property prices, both of which have affected industry revenue. The removal of this pressure should restore market ...

“Brexit has been delayed again. The public faces a Christmas general election. And the economy narrowly avoided a recession in September. It is no wonder, then, that consumer confidence has taken a hit. However, financial well-being is holding up and the vast majority of people ...

“The online beauty market has benefitted from a desire amongst consumers to experiment with new brands and products. However, competition is intense and the prolific discounting is expected to subdue market growth in future as consumers now expect to buy beauty and grooming ...

“Rising life expectancy has spurred an increased interest in health amongst the over-55s, as many seek to improve and maintain good health so that they may enjoy their later lives. And yet despite their desire to be healthier and to get fit, the age group’s health profile ...

“The growing flexitarian movement has driven the success of the meat-free market and established an engaged consumer base amongst younger consumers. Yet as the market becomes increasingly crowded, products need to work harder to distinguish themselves from the competition, for ...

"Price comparison websites play a significant role in the UK insurance market and have done so since their inception more than 15 years ago. However, they have also had a part in price-focused propositions that have resulted in dual-pricing practices and the so-called ‘loyalty ...

“The ongoing stagnation in bank lending to SMEs is in direct contrast to the continued expansion in SME activity. This lack of financial support from mainstream providers has resulted in more looking towards non-bank options such as P2P when seeking finance.”

- Lewis Cone, ...