Inflation in America is far from dead – it is still running around four decade highs and no one knows where it will settle – but there are signs the pace at which it has been rising may now be moderating, bringing some relief to hard-pressed households.
The sharp rise in international online shopping during the pandemic contributed to revenues at the Irish arm of logistics giant DHL last year surging by 37pc to €143.19m.
Zeus, the fast-growing Irish packaging company, has made two significant UK acquisitions just as its founder, Brian O’Sullivan, is preparing to compete in the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year awards.