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Sep 10 2010
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Anything but a silly season
Fionnuala Carolan on why the abundance of potentially industry-changing news has rendered summer anything but the silly season within the retail sector
Published: 16/08/2010
Rip off Ireland debate rages once again
Fionnuala Carolan examines how a lack of transparency by Ireland's major supermarkets is fanning the flames of the 'Rip off Republic' debate
Published: 13/07/2010
The importance of being......Irish
Unclear labelling is creating confusion over the authenticity of 'Irish goods' . Consumers should be able to make an informed decision, writes Fionnuala Carolan
Published: 17/06/2010
The only way is up
ShelfLife editor Fionnuala Carolan examines reasons to be cheerful, despite the challenges which have faced the retail sector of late
Published: 12/05/2010
Don’t bank on them
If banks want customers to retain any sense of loyalty in the future, they need to start wooing us now, rather than blindly reeling off the same old inflexible script.
Published: 13/04/2010
Coaxing Irish consumers back to Irish stores
While private label is increasingly gaining credence throughout Ireland, ShelfLife's discounter survey shows customers are still keen to buy brands within a pleasant environment.
Published: 18/03/2010
A fond farewell…
ShelfLife wishes a fond farewell to former editor Caroline Byrne.
Published: 17/02/2010
Cracking code or just cracked?
Grocery code of conduct not a magical cure-all for suppliers' woes
Published: 26/01/2010
Do they know it’s Christmas
Government must reduce excise this Christmas to stem the flow of shoppers northwards
Published: 16/11/2009
Survival mode for retailers
Barry Group managing director Jim Barry points to improved customer service and business facilitation as the way forward in turbulent times
Published: 12/10/2009
Local Authorities must cut commercial rates
It's time to start applying pressure to this Government to do something about the crippling cost base inhibiting any chance of economic recovery
Published: 11/09/2009
Code of practice and ombudsman needed
Shane Dempsey, head of consumer foods, FDII, outlines why greater regulation in the grocery sector could safeguard thousands of jobs in the food production and agricultural sectors
Published: 17/08/2009
Crossing the knowing-doing divide
ShelfLife publisher John McDonald asks why Joe Duffy's Liveline isn't highlighting the shift in sterling value that makes a trip up north 13% more expensive
Published: 08/07/2009
Brand survivors
Pat Kinsley, managing director, Neworld Associates, talks brands and the opportunities during this 'depression'
Published: 12/06/2009
The Consumer is King!
Our sincerest thanks to chief executive of ADM Londis Stephen O'Riordan, for being ShelfLife's Guest Columnist this month
Published: 20/04/2009
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