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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Maxol has announced the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind and Guide Dogs NI as its newly appointed charity partners. In creating this all-island initiative, CEO of the Maxol Group, Brian Donaldson explained that it wasn’t until he met and spoke to a Guide Dog owner that he fully appreciated the life-changing impact these highly […]
It’s 30 years since brothers Michael and Garbriel Hoey established the Country Crest brand, providing fresh potatoes to the retail sector. Since then, the family-run business in Lusk, Co. Dublin has become one of the largest suppliers of potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions and fresh prepared meals in Ireland, and is also a supplier of premium Bord Bia Quality […]
Lee’s Centra Pallas Green Limerick has been named as the best Centra in Ireland, after receiving the much-coveted title of ‘Store of the Year 2023’ at the Pride of Centra awards, Centra’s national award ceremony. Taking place in the Mansion House in Dublin on Wednesday 8th November, Centra’s national award ceremony recognises and celebrates the best of Centra […]
Bord Bia has embarked on a campaign to drive €15 million in dairy export growth to Malaysia and the Philippines. The European Dairy – Ireland, working with nature campaign, which promotes dairy from Ireland in South East Asia, is also aiming to target 10,000 Asian buyers in Malaysia and the Philippines . The campaign will see Asian […]
A successful first year in business for the N17 Plaza located near Tuam in Co. Galway culminated in its SPAR outlet winning ‘Forecourt Retailer of the Year (Large) – Silver Award’ at the 2022 ShelfLife National C-Store Awards. A one-stop shop for all your needs when making the journey along the M17 Motorway, the N17 Plaza – […]
One of the highlights of the forthcoming 2023 Listowel Food Fair is a ‘Sustainability and Food in Tourism Seminar’ in St. John’s Theatre, Listowel on Friday 10th November at 11am.This year’s seminar is presented by a dynamic group of speakers from within Irish food, tourism, hospitality and related sectors who have a successful track record […]
Herlihy’s Centra Bishopstown came up trumps once more at the 2023 National Grocery Management Awards when conscientious store manager Rebecca Murphy was named as C-Store Manager of the Year (Large). We touched base with Rebecca to find out more about the exceptional customer- and staff-orientated atmosphere and culture she has helped instil in this vibrant […]
