Podcasts

Back on Track

Back on Track is six-part series presented by Bobby Kerr examining how SMEs have been affected by the Covid 19 pandemic and analysing how they can recover and continue to be a vital contributor to the economy. Each episode will focus on a particular sector and highlight the importance of these businesses as providers of essential services. Brought to you with thanks to Bank of Ireland. Listen and subscribe to Back on Track on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.   Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Latest episodes

Episode 6: The Tech Industry

4 years ago - 42 mins

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Episode 5: The Retail Sector

4 years ago - 36 mins

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Episode 4: Agriculture

4 years ago - 46 mins

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Episode 3: Start-Ups

4 years ago - 45 mins

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Episode 2: The Hospitality Sector

4 years ago - 46 mins

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Episode 1: The Food Industry

4 years ago - 52 mins

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Episode 5: The Retail Sector

Back on Track is our weekly podcast mini-series, where we find out how businesses have coped, how some have thrived, and how industries are adapting. This week, it’s all about retail. Bobby Kerr asks our panel of experts about the industry over the last few months, and what things look like going into the future. He was joined by retail consultant Eddie Shanahan, Vice Chair of Retail Excellence Ireland Jean McCabe and Woodies CEO Declan Ronayne. Back of Ireland's Head of Retail Owen Clifford also gave his thoughts. Can the retail sector get back on its feet again?