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 […]
BWG Foods was delighted to accept the award for Sustainability Initiative of the Year at the All Ireland Sustainability Awards at the La Mon Hotel & Country Club, Belfast recently. The All-Ireland Sustainability organisation is a platform dedicated to uniting individuals, communities, and businesses to create a greener future for the island of Ireland. Now […]
The well-appointed Londis supermarket in Castlebridge, County Wexford has undergone an extensive transformation and refurbishment which futureproofs its status as the quintessential community convenience store. We headed for the Model County and interrupted store manager Deirdre Carty’s busy schedule to find out more. Located on the outskirts of Wexford town, Londis Castlebridge officially unveiled its […]
Musgrave NI has continued its commitment to store upgrades with the latest refurbishment of Centra on Prince Andrew Way, made possible by a £435,000 investment. The newly renovated store now offers an expanded selection of hot and cold food-to-go options at the deli, freshly baked goods from the in-store bakery, and refreshing iced coffee by […]
Following a nationwide search for Ireland’s finest indigenous food and drinks products, Maxol has announced that five local producers stood out from all applications and have been declared winners in its 2024 Homegrown at Maxol programme. Now in its second year, Homegrown at Maxol was created to shine a light on Ireland’s world class artisan […]
Established since 1960, Clarke’s Fresh Fruit is synonymous with excellence in fruit growing. Grocery & Retail Ireland spoke with one half of the company’s directorship in Mary Clarke to learn more about the successful business which her and husband Pat have nurtured and watched grow over the past six decades. When Meath man Pat Clarke […]
Maxol has completed its re-development of Maxol Belvoir Service Station on the Milltown Road in Belfast following an investment of £3.6 million. The six-month project has seen the large site reconfigured with a new forecourt and large new convenience store that has created a blueprint for modern day roadside retail. The investment is part […]
In May, SuperValu Thomastown’s Michelle McGrath was awarded the Mid-Size Supermarket Manager of the Year at the 2024 Grocery Management Awards. Grocery & Retail Ireland caught up with the Kilkenny store’s manager to hear all about the award success and what it is that separates SuperValu Thomastown from the competition. Business is good these days […]
