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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 […]

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Goldcircle Mushrooms – a growing concern

14 Feb , 2023  

Goldcircle Mushrooms Ltd is a leading grower and marketer of fresh mushrooms for the UK and Ireland. Based in Tirnaneill, Co. Monaghan, the family-owned business is committed to providing healthy, delicious fresh products created with passion. Goldcircle Mushrooms was established in 2000 when Kieran Walsh, who was previously general manager of Monaghan Mushrooms, bought his […]

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Garvey’s SuperValu Corbally celebrates 20 years

7 Feb , 2023  

Located a short distance from Limerick city centre, Garvey’s SuperValu Corbally is celebrating 20 years in business as well as its recent success at the National Grocery Retail Awards. Since opening in the Grove Island Shopping Centre in September 2002, Garvey’s SuperValu Corbally has become the go-to place for shoppers in the area. With a […]

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Award-winning ALDI Ireland leads the way in sustainability

31 Jan , 2023  

It’s been an awards-laden year for ALDI Ireland, whose industry-leading efforts in the vitally-important area of sustainability were recognised at both the 2022 Lean Business Awards and the 2022 Green Awards, where the conscientious discounter was named Lean Leadership winner and Green Retailer of the Year respectively, much to the delight of managing director Niall […]

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The Cookstown sizzle remains as irresistible as ever!

24 Jan , 2023  

For eighty-five years and counting, Cookstown – home of the famous ‘Cookstown sizzle’ – has been one of the island’s premier pork processors, producing a market-leading range of sumptuous products, which today are as popular as ever they’ve been with consumers the length and breadth of Ireland. It was in the late 1960s, due to […]