The Fruit People celebrate client wins, new partnerships and growth
The Fruit People have seen a steady growth in orders for existing customers (127% over the last twelve months) and new client wins which brings their client roster to over 700 workplaces in Dublin....
View ArticleBuilín Blasta predicts €1.2m turnover in 2023
Having recently launched a range of artisan products nationwide and been named as one of this year’s Grow with Aldi programme winners, Builín Blasta – the popular Irish language café & bakery based...
View ArticleBring the magic home with Lindt’s Christmas collection
This Christmas, Lindt will be bringing back its social media competition, where consumers will be asked to guess the location of Lindt Teddy in well-known locations across Ireland and the world, with...
View ArticleGrow and thrive with PayPal
Future-defining trends The online grocery revolution isn’t slowing any time soon as technology continues to evolve and shift. In fact, the market will continue to shape itself as businesses diversify...
View ArticleSouper wholesome!
The ultimate winter warmer, it’s hard to beat soup when looking for a nutritious, convenient meal. The chilled format is the one to watch, according to a 2021 Euromonitor report, which said that...
View ArticleA bounty of biscuits
Irish people are serious about their biscuits. In fact, Euromonitor found that Irish people consumed 35,709 tonnes of sweet biscuits and snack bars in 2020 – that’s 7.2kg per person per year. There are...
View ArticleLoco for NoLo!
Whether a consumer is driving home after a night out; limiting their alcohol intake for health or personal reasons; or simply looking to try something new, a low/ no alcoholic beverage holds...
View ArticleFrom Ireland with love!
It’s never been more important to support homegrown Irish brands. Fortunately, the taste credentials, quality standards and continual innovation by Irish brands make supporting them a no-brainer. Since...
View ArticleCosy and warm
As major energy price hikes have consumers dreading the onslaught of colder weather, it is likely we will see a greater number of households using a fireplace to heat their homes this winter. Cosying...
View ArticleLondis
FACT FILE Number of stores nationwide: 140 Sales director: Conor Hayes Typical store size: Varies Head office: BWG House, Greenhills Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 Y722 Wholesale partner: BWG Foods...
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FACT FILE Name of group: XL Retail Group Sales director: Paul Bealin Number of stores nationwide: 230+ Typical store size: 110 sqm Head office: BWG Foods UC, BWG House, Greenhills Road, Tallaght,...
View ArticleMace
FACT FILE Sales director: Peter Dwan Number of stores nationwide: 150 Typical store size: 135sq m Head office: BWG Foods, Greenhills Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 Y722 Wholesale...
View ArticleSpar
FACT FILE Sales director: Colin Donnelly Number of stores nationwide: 400+ Typical store size: varies Head office: BWG House, Greenhills Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 Y722 Wholesale partner: BWG Foods...
View ArticleEurospar
FACT FILE Name of group: Eurospar Number of Stores nationwide: 51 Managing director: Malachy Hanberry Typical store size: 800-1300sq m Head office: BWG House, Greenhills Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24...
View ArticleCostcutter
FACT FILE Head office: Barry Group, Upper Quartertown, Mallow, Cork Type of distribution network: Central distribution (chilled, ambient & alcohol) from 150,000sq ft central warehouse in Mallow,...
View ArticleGala Retail
Fact File Number of stores nationwide: 250 in Gala Group – Gala and Your Stop stores Typical store size: 1,750sq ft Head office: Gala Retail, Summit House, Embassy Office Park, Kill, Co. Kildare...
View ArticleDaybreak
Fact File Number of stores nationwide: 290 Typical store size: 1,500 – 2,000 sq ft Head office: Musgrave, St. Margaret’s Road, Ballymun, Dublin 11. Type of distribution network: Central distribution...
View ArticleSymbol solutions!
Centra Fact File Number of stores nationwide: 485+ Typical store size: Format specific; High-C 2,000sq ft, Convenience 4,000sq ft, Neighbourhood 7,000sq ft Head office: Musgrave Retail Partners...
View ArticlePringles partners with Movember for the second year to encourage men to talk...
Pringles has announced it is supporting leading men’s health charity, Movember for the second year in Ireland and will donate a minimum of €50,000. The brand is encouraging shoppers to start open and...
View ArticleBallygowan Irish Natural Mineral Water announces four-year sponsorship with IRFU
Ballygowan, Ireland’s number one water brand, part of Britvic Ireland, has been announced as the Official Water Partner of Irish Rugby in a new four year deal. The partnership sees Ballygowan become...
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