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March was the busiest month for grocery sales ever recorded. According to Kantar, over the 12 weeks to March 22nd, sales in the State’s grocery retailers rose by 10.1 per
The latest UK grocery market share figures from Kantar show year-on-year supermarket sales grew by the fastest rate in over a decade during the past 12 weeks – increasing by
The Irish grocery market maintained steady growth of 1.3% during the 12 weeks to 23 February 2020, the latest figures from Kantar show. All the major grocers were on an upward
Lidl Ireland has announced a two-year supply deal with Kildare-based cooked meats producer, O’Brien Fine Foods (OBFF) worth €40 million. Lidl has also made a further €50,000 investment in O’Brien
Following a record-breaking festive season for the Irish grocery market, the buzz around Veganuary and Dry January failed to outweigh falling consumer confidence in the post-Christmas trading period. Figures from Kantar for
The Irish grocery market hit a new milestone over the Christmas period, as December sales eclipsed €1 billion for the first time on record. The latest figures from Kantar show that
The European Commission has welcomed the entry into force of new EU rules for consumer protection, as part of the New Deal for Consumers. They aim to better enforce and modernise the
Grocery retailers enjoyed increasing sales again in the 12 weeks to 1 December, as the market grew by 2.3% according to the most recent figures from Kantar. This is slightly
Lidl has opened its new €100 million Distribution Centre in Newbridge, County Kildare. The state-of-the-art facility, which represents the single largest investment made by Lidl in Ireland since 2000, is
All of Ireland’s major grocery retailers achieved growth again in the 12 weeks to 3 November 2019, according to the latest figures from Kantar. On average people visited stores 62 times
The latest issue of the IPRA Forecourt & Retail News magazine is now available and its publication is extremely timely following the largest one day jump in crude oil prices
The latest figures from Kantar show that the Irish grocery market remains buoyant, with growth accelerating to 3.3% in the 12 weeks to 6 October 2019. As the Brexit deadline looms, shoppers
The latest figures from Kantar show that growth in the Irish grocery market remained at 2.7% during the 12 weeks to 8 September 2019, as shoppers stocked up on September staples. Charlotte
Envisage Cloud, Ireland’s largest Sage systems integrator and software developer, is launching its ‘Connections’ solution in the UK market. Envisage Cloud expects to generate €1 million in new revenue from
Against a challenging back drop of last summer’s heatwave and major sporting events, the Irish grocery market continued to grow in the 12 weeks to 11 August 2019. The latest
Pinkfinch, a County Down-based fruit snacks supplier, has secured a major contract with Tesco Ireland, which will see an estimated 100,000 bags sold annually. From launching his business in his
The latest Irish grocery market share figures, released by Kantar for the 12 weeks to 14 July 2019, show overall sales are up 2.7% on last year. This marks a drop in
Lidl has opened its 200th store on the island of Ireland. The new state-of-the-art store, located in Tullamore, County Offaly, brings the total number of Lidl employees on the island of
At a glittering industry gathering that attracted over 300 senior aviation executives in Ireland, Dubai Duty Free’s Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, Colm McLoughlin, was presented with the Outstanding Contribution
Summer may have been late to arrive to Ireland, but new figures from Kantar show that the grocery market has remained buoyant in the face of inclement weather, up by
Lidl Ireland has announced the expansion of Buymie services to customers in counties Kildare and Wicklow. In January, Lidl Ireland formed a partnership with Irish start-up Buymie, which provides a personalised online grocery
The latest figures from Kantar show that overall the Irish grocery market grew by 4.2% over the 12 weeks to 19 May 2019, with Dunnes Stores holding off the challenge
Supermarket shoppers in Ireland spent €34.6 million on alcohol in the week leading to Easter, a 5.3% increase in sales compared to last year, reveals Nielsen data. The rise in
Sales in the Irish grocery market hit record levels as shoppers splashed out €208.2 million in the Easter week alone
The latest grocery market share figures, published by Kantar, show that the Irish grocery market grew by 3.2% in the
The latest figures from Kantar Worldpanel show the Irish grocery market grew by 3.5% in the 12 weeks to 24
eBay, one of the world’s largest online marketplaces has joined forces with Enterprise Ireland and the Design & Crafts Council
The Irish grocery market followed up a record-breaking festive period by posting year-on-year sales growth of 3.4% during the 12
The Irish grocery market grew by an impressive 3.0% over the 12 weeks to 30 December, ensuring a record festive
Lidl has completed the installation of energy-saving solar panels at its recently opened Nenagh store adding a further investment of
Dunnes Stores has claimed pole position as Ireland’s leading retailer for the third consecutive period, boasting a market share of
Innovative advances in technology, coupled with seamless in-store shopping experiences, are among the IGD’s top predictions for 2019’s global retail
As Brexit continues to dominate the headlines, debate rages on about the implications of a hard border in Ireland. The
Dunnes Stores has claimed the top spot in the Irish grocery market for the first time since February this year,
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 9 September 2018, show
Work has commenced on a new €100 million distribution centre and regional headquarters for Lidl in Newbridge, County Kildare. The
In February, Lidl Ireland called out to Irish suppliers nationwide to enter products into their Supplier Development Programme, Kick Start. This programme,
Despite an intensely competitive retail environment – with just 1.5 percentage points separating the market share of the three largest
Maxol, Ireland’s leading family owned forecourt and convenience retailer, continues its successful partnership with the award-winning food franchise Freshly Chopped,
There were 1,477 less pubs in Ireland last year than in 2005, representing a 17.1% drop in businesses across the
The latest Irish grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 15 July 2018, show sales
The Pearse Lyons Distillery is celebrating the general release of the exclusive Pearse 5-Year-Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey. The single malt carries the first
Heiton Buckley, Ireland’s leading supplier of doors, floors, bathrooms, garden, plumbing and heating products, has officially unveiled its newly refurbished
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 17 June 2018, reveal that the soaring
The latest Irish grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 20 May 2018, show Tesco reclaiming
Dunnes Stores’ Simply Better Collection will be presented with five prestigious accolades at the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA’s) 2018 International Salute
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published for the 12 weeks ending 22 April 2018, show the
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 25 March 2018, show that the
The ‘Beast from the East’ and Storm Emma may have caused havoc to the transport sector but the cold snap
Lidl is championing local suppliers with the roll-out of their Kick Start Supplier Development Programme aimed at giving food and
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 25 February 2018, show
Tesco Ireland has been awarded the coveted Great Place to Work accreditation. As a leading food retailer, Tesco is one
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 28 January 2018, show
Lidl Ireland has signed the Food Waste Forum Charter as part of the Retail Action Group for Food Waste. This
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 31 December 2017, reveal
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 3 December 2017, reveal
The amount of packaging waste material being generated in Ireland from online shopping outside the State is growing by 28%
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 5 November 2017, reveal
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