Ireland’s industry-leading third-generation family bakery, Comerford Brothers, hits the sweet spot across all key variables – tradition, quality, value, taste, variety, innovation, service and customer satisfaction. As they approach their 70th anniversary in rude health, sales director Aidan Comerford took time out to talk to Grocery & Retail Ireland. Baking up a storm since 1956, […]
There was double delight for Garvey’s SuperValu Listowel recently when it was named ‘Overall Best Supermarket in the Country 2024/25’ at the AIB Merchant Services Retail Excellence National Awards and also scooped the ‘Best Fresh Meat Offering’ at the National Grocery Retail Awards. No stranger to winning coveted accolades, the north Kerry retailer saw off […]
Greg Kuderski deservedly picked up the prestigious Store Manager of the Year award at the 2024 Pride of Centra Awards. Currently manager at Herlihy’s Grand Parade, the personal Polish native was quick to share the recognition with his colleagues not just in the busy Cork city store but across the extended Herlihy Group. Recognising and […]
ALDI has announced the extension and enhancement of their partnership with Divillys Ltd T/A Divilly Brothers from Oranmore, Co. Galway. Since 2007, Divilly’s has been a key supplier, consistently delivering top-quality 100% Irish, Bord Bia Quality Assured cooked ham products – aligning with ALDI’s commitment to excellence. ALDI are committed to continuing to invest in […]
MACE has again joined forces with Brand Ambassador, Johnny Sexton, to encourage shoppers to try something new and make a change to their lifestyles and live healthier by taking the Right Option when it comes to our health and wellness. Aiming for a balanced lifestyle to help lead a healthy life is something MACE and […]
Lidl Ireland continues to go from strength to strength, having recently been named the Most Reputable Retailer and Second Most Reputable Organisation overall in the Ireland RepTrak 2024 Report of 100 organisations. This top position is the retailer’s highest since the study began in 2000 and underscores how Lidl’s reputation is continuing to resonate with Irish shoppers. […]
Musgrave MarketPlace has been named the official foodservice supplier for Apache Pizza, Ireland’s largest pizza franchise and a leader in the QSR space. 🍕 This significant multi-million euro partnership spans over 200 Apache Pizza locations across the island of Ireland. Declan Flood, Head of Foodservice at Musgrave MarketPlace, shared: “We are thrilled to collaborate with […]
Embedded in communities nationwide for over 25 years, Tesco Ireland continues to grow and now has 177 stores in cities and towns across the country. Tallaght, Blanchardstown, Townsend Street, Dublin, Gandon Court, Portlaoise and Kileely Road, Limerick are among the new stores the retail giant has added to its estate in 2024. The openings are part of […]
Based in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal, Castle Free Range Eggs is a Bord Bia approved free range egg producer and packer which supplies to the domestic, commercial and catering trades. Grocery & Retail Ireland spoke with Edel Carty (Quality Management) to hear all about the current state of business for the company and its plans for […]
It’s been a landmark year at Donohoes Supervalu Ballyconnell as the popular family-run store has undergone a dramatic transformation that further enhances the already-excellent shopping experience at this busy grocery retail destination. We touched base with owner Darren Donohoe to find out more. For 20 years and counting, Donohoes have been delivering an unbeatable grocery […]
