Opinion/Comment

Coronavirus quarantine will change the way we shop forever

’What is Dublin city centre without seeing the plush windowscapes of Brown Thomas on Grafton Street and Arnotts on Henry Street, or the temptation to bag a bargain in Penneys? As retailers around the country struggle to cope with their ‘new normal’, one which involves shutting its doors indefinitely, how will they cope with digital-only models?’

The beauty of escapism in times of crisis

‘Parallel to my indulgent celebrity news run, I was also staying abreast of the constantly developing news updates on COVID-19. In between mindfulness-motivated walks in the park, practicing social distancing and stocking up on food essentials; I was keeping it business as usual as much as possible. And part of that in my line of work is quite literally keeping up with the Kardashians.…’

So how did the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's post-Brexit 'charm offensive' tour go?

’How do you rate the success of a state visit? There are three essential criteria from which to assess it: organisation, execution and perception. Diligent organisation is key for a trip of this magnitude to work, factoring in the near-constant security threats, anticipating inevitable criticism and balancing personal causes with compulsory diplomatic niceties…’