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Sep 3 2010

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Virtual growth

A survey by Eumom, an Irish pregnancy and parenting company that runs www.eumom.ie, revealed that 72% of new mothers now shop online. Furthermore in the UK, retail analysts are predicting that 40% of the population will be shopping online in five years time. With this in mind it is no wonder Musgrave and Dunnes Stores are finally trying to get some online action. While Superquinn and Tesco have had an online presence for the past decade, Ireland’s other main food retailers had never tested the waters.

A spokesperson for Musgrave explained to ShelfLife that they are currently conducting trials in two of its stores and that it will more than likely be early next year before the online store is officially up and running. “Online shopping trials are currently taking place in Ryan’s SuperValu, Grange, Co Cork and Quish’s SuperValu, Ballincollig, Co Cork. Our trials are being conducted with our own employees only to gauge their shopping experiences and feedback. If the trials are successful then the model will be rolled out to all stores in the future.” more >


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The Great Houdini
GRAM 2010
With brands reportedly disappearing off Tesco's shelves, will this ultimately result in large swathes of customers vanishing too? Superquinn needs a change of direction to survive these testing times, writes Dan White Despite Fianna Fail’s dismal performance, Fine Gael haven't struck a killer punch. Does this mean its position in Irish politics is practically defunct, asks Dan White Following an extremely high standard this year, ShelfLife has now announced the 2010 GRAM winners - managers who excel in providing first class standards
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