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Double delight for Garvey’s Centra Adare

21 Feb , 2024  

Garvey’s Centra Adare deservedly collected a major industry awards double in November when named as Neighbourhood Store of the Year at the Pride of Centra Awards before picking up the Excellence in Fresh Food Retailing in a Convenience Store award at the National Grocery Retail Awards just two days later. The unbeatable modern customer experience […]

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O’Toole’s SuperValu Tuam boasts an unparalleled legacy

14 Feb , 2024  

An integral part of the local community for 57 years and counting, O’Toole’s Supervalu Tuam were very much to the fore at the 2023 National Grocery Retail Awards, where they received national recognition in no fewer than four categories! Founder Joe O’Toole’s legacy lives on through the exceptional modern, multifaceted grocery retail store that is […]

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Breslin’s SuperValu – A winning combination

7 Feb , 2024  

Quality, freshness and value are the hallmarks of Breslin’s SuperValu which has outlets in Abbeyleix and Rathdowney, Co. Laois. Both stores were revamped in 2021 at a cost of €2.5 million and employ over 100 people. There was great excitement in Abbeyleix recently when it was named Ireland’s Tidiest Town. This was entirely fitting given […]

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Castlecor Potatoes – fresh from the fields for 50 years!

31 Jan , 2024  

From the rich and fertile soil of North Cork, Castlecor Potatoes have been growing fresh, tasty, high-quality produce since 1974. As this industry-leading, family-run enterprise prepares to mark its 50th anniversary next year, Grocery & Retail Ireland interrupted hands-on director Edward English’s busy schedule to find out more. From planting and harvesting through to grading […]

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SPAR and EUROSPAR launch new Own Brand campaign to highlight that great value is closer than you think

29 Jan , 2024  

Local community retail brands SPAR and EUROSPAR have launched an exciting new Advertising and Social Media campaign, following significant investment by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the brands in Ireland, which is designed to bring a fresh focus to the retailers’ already well-established value message. The campaign is underpinned by the production of a […]

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Tesco Ireland invests €15 million in Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

26 Jan , 2024  

Tesco Ireland has invested over €15 million in the installation of reverse vending machines, for each of its 170 stores nationwide, as part of its commitment to the national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) which goes live on Thursday, 1st February.  The state-of-the-art machines will be located inside all Tesco Express, Superstore and Extra stores across […]

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Moriarty’s SuperValu Palmerstown – a flagship Dublin store

24 Jan , 2024  

Moriarty’s SuperValu Palmerstown’s status as a flagship supermarket operation for the Musgrave group in Dublin was underlined when the bustling, ultra-modern Moriarty Group owned store was shortlisted for no fewer than three 2023 National Grocery Retail Awards. Grocery & Retail Ireland popped in for a coffee and a chat with proud store manager Andrew Cuffe. […]

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Excellence abounds at O’Brien’s Centra Mullingar

17 Jan , 2024  

Widely regarded as one of the busiest, most historic and customer-centric convenience stores in the midlands, O’Brien’s Centra Mullingar came up trumps at the 2023 National Grocery Retail Awards when selected as Ireland’s Forecourt Retailer of the Year. Grocery & Retail Ireland touched base with popular owner Edel O’Brien Farrell to find out more. In […]

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Tesco Ireland extends multi million euro partnership with Bandon Vale

8 Dec , 2023  

Tesco Ireland, and Cork-based cheese company Bandon Vale, have together announced a major extension to their partnership, which will see the value of the contract grow from €12m to €17m.  The ambitious plan will see Tesco significantly expand its range of cheese products with the West Cork based company. Bandon Vale operate a purpose-built packing […]

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Tesco opens in Cherrywood

4 Dec , 2023  

Tesco Ireland has opened the doors of a new Tesco Express store at Cherrywood, South Dublin. Managed by Dónal Fitzgerald, at just over 3,000 square foot and conveniently located close to the Cherrywood/Bride’s Glen Luas stop, the new store promises customers a modern retail experience and a wide selection of quality fresh and Irish produce. […]