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New Centra opens on Stewartstown Road

16 Mar , 2023  

Musgrave Northern Ireland has announced the opening of a new £0.5m Centra store on the Stewartstown Road, following the acquisition of the former Mace store. Centra Foxes Glen is a brand new 3,000 sq ft store and six-pump Circle K petrol forecourt and is part of Musgrave NI’s company-owned portfolio. Supporting 21 jobs in the […]

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SPAR and EUROSPAR to open 60 new stores over next three years with €65 million to be invested across retail network

16 Mar , 2023  

Leading retail brands SPAR and EUROSPAR have announced plans to add 60 new stores to their combined network by 2025, culminating in a €65 million investment from BWG Foods, along with independent SPAR and EUROSPAR retailers. This expansion will bring the total number of stores across the combined network to 525 nationwide. BWG Foods has […]

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Smith’s SuperValu, Navan Wins Best SuperValu in Ireland Award

9 Mar , 2023  

Smith’s SuperValu in Navan, Co Meath has been crowned winner of the prestigious ‘National SuperValu Store of the Year’ title for 2023.  The store was among a range of finalists from all corners of the country shortlisted for the award at the SuperValu National Conference which was held in The Great Southern Hotel, Killarney. Smith’s […]

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New Homegrown at Maxol initiative to put a spotlight on indigenous businesses to help them grow

9 Mar , 2023  

Maxol is encouraging all SMEs in the food and drinks sector to enter the programme, which will give four finalists a chance to shine, by winning prime shelf space in 72 Maxol stores, marketing support, as well as invaluable mentorship and a chance to exhibit their product to 400 convenience retailers.  From the four, one […]

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ALDI expands Irish supplier network, adding 15 new suppliers and investing €1.1b with Irish companies in 2022

9 Mar , 2023  

In its annual ALDI National Economic Impact Report, the company said it paid almost €160 million in wages and salaries and opened six new stores across Ireland in 2022. The report is a summary of ALDI’s total investment in Ireland in 2022, in addition to detail of its contribution since it established operations in Ireland almost 24 years […]

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ALDI launches call for applicants to its 2023 Community Grants Programme

2 Mar , 2023  

ALDI Ireland has launched its 2023 Community Grants programme, with over €80,000 worth of bursary grants set to be distributed to Irish charities and community groups throughout the year. How to apply ALDI is calling on charities and community organisations to visit their local ALDI store during the months of March and April and nominate […]

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Tesco opens Charlemont Square Store

2 Mar , 2023  

Tesco Ireland has opened the doors to a new Tesco Express store at Charlemont Square in Dublin. This historic part of Dublin 2 has been transformed into a modern neighbourhood which will feature a retail space, public square, homes and offices. At more than 4,600 square foot and conveniently located close to the Charlemont Luas […]

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Value Centre Ennis relaunched following €1.2m investment in State-of-the-Art redevelopment

22 Feb , 2023  

There was great excitement recently at the relaunch of its redeveloped, state-of-the-art facility in Ennis, following a major €1.2 million investment. The substantially extended facility, which employs approximately 40 people, relaunched for customers on 8th February following a nine-month redevelopment process. Value Centre Ennis, which is situated on the Kilrush Road, has expanded from 33,000 […]

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ALDI gets green light for new €11m Kinsale store

22 Feb , 2023  

ALDI Ireland has confirmed it will open a new €11M store in Kinsale, Co. Cork in summer 2025. The news comes as ALDI was granted local authority planning permission from Cork County Council.  50 jobs will be created during the construction phase, with 30 permanent roles being created when the store opens. The new 1,315 […]

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Tesco Ireland Launches Reusable bag for Fruit and Veg

22 Feb , 2023  

Tesco Ireland has launched a new re-usable netted bag for loose fruit and vegetables. The new bag, which can be used over and over, will replace the traditional pinch and pull plastic bag and will offers customers a more sustainable option for bagging loose produce. The bag is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles, is […]