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<title>Glanbia makes key appointments</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=4011</link>
<description><![CDATA[Group managing director to retire and new positions in global products]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 09:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Retailing group call on minister to publish Lottery Bill</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=4012</link>
<description><![CDATA[RGDATA say retailers need assurances that their margins are protected under new licence]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 09:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Closing Notes</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=4003</link>
<description><![CDATA[A roundup of other noteworthy news from around the country]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 09:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Marketing Bites</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=4004</link>
<description><![CDATA[The latest news for FMCG marketers]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 09:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Dublin grower signs Tesco deal worth €5 million</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=4000</link>
<description><![CDATA[Specialist grower supplies over 100 stores with Irish grown plants.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 10:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Entry deadline for Blas na hEireann awards approaching</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=4001</link>
<description><![CDATA[Two weeks to go to the closing date for earlybird entries.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 11:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>A valuable network</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3995</link>
<description><![CDATA[With a new Castlebar Value Centre about to come on stream, BWG Wholesale's John Moane talks to Gillian Hamill about how the brand is managing to capitalise on a potent combination of national status and strong regionalised geographical locations]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Don't give shoppers a reason to doubt your brand credentials</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3996</link>
<description><![CDATA[Gillian Hamill outlines why retailers need to know what you are selling and believe in it, if you want to maintain consumer trust in your brand.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 12:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>How to secure results with recruiters</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3994</link>
<description><![CDATA[Barry Whelan explores how to find the right recruiter for you and develop a long-term relationship with them that will yield the maximum benefit throughout your career, not just when you are actively searching for a new job]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 11:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>SuperValu introduces self-scanning for customers</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3993</link>
<description><![CDATA[Ballincollig store in Co. Cork first store in the country to offer service.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 09:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Court awards Dunnes Stores 50% cut in rent</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3987</link>
<description><![CDATA[Cost of George’s Street retail space cut in Dublin city centre]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 09:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Profits rise by 2.4% at C&amp;C amid a challenging year in cider market</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3990</link>
<description><![CDATA[Strong performances by Tennent’s beer brand offset weakness in core cider brands]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 10:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Retail Excellence Ireland launches digital division</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3988</link>
<description><![CDATA[e-Tail Excellence Ireland (EEI) aimed at increasing amount of online shoppers]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 09:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Here's to summer!</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3984</link>
<description><![CDATA[With almost 60% of alcohol sold in Ireland last year being purchased through the off-licence trade, according to the latest Drink Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) ‘Drinks Market Performance Report'; it is essential that retailers stock up on the best-selling seasonal tipples as our temperatures begin to tentatively climb. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 12:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Lookalike branding</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3979</link>
<description><![CDATA[A recent survey found that a fifth of consumers had mistakenly picked up an own-brand product believing it to be the branded version. Established brands are facing stiff competition from discount retailers who are challenging consumers' brand loyalty. Fiona Donnellan reports.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Offering more in Oranmore</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3980</link>
<description><![CDATA[Mannion's Newsagents in Oranmore Shopping Centre has recently joined the new group Day Today News. The brand is aimed at small, independent retailers and is run by the Musgrave Group. Fiona Donnellan visited the newly branded store to discover how it's working out.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Premier players in the Italian league</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3982</link>
<description><![CDATA[With "ease of preparation" and "speed" being two key consumer needs, stocking an enticing Italian foods category is essential for shoppers looking for tasty yet nutritious meal and snack options. Gillian Hamill reports]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 12:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Summer sizzlers</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3983</link>
<description><![CDATA[An essential part of that ‘summer feeling' is the smell of food cooking on the BBQ. Fiona Donnellan looks at the category's main offerings this season and ways to drive sales for summer]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 12:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Technology trends - Part one</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3985</link>
<description><![CDATA[Technology trends are constantly being upgraded with newer, better and faster methods. With a move towards a more cash-less society, retailers are investing in software to boost their business. ShelfLife asked the market leaders one question: Which technology trend will impact the retail industry most significantly this year and why?]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tesco joins the ranks of US flops</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3981</link>
<description><![CDATA[In 2006, when Tesco announced its plans to launch the Fresh & Easy concept in the US, it appeared nothing could go wrong. Yet unfortunately for the group, ‘the American dream' never materialised. Dan White examines why Tesco is by no means the only UK retailer to have crashed and burned in its attempts to conquer the states]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 11:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Closing Notes</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3965</link>
<description><![CDATA[A roundup of other noteworthy news from around the country]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 10:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Drinks industry sponsorship necessary, say sports organisations</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3970</link>
<description><![CDATA[At a recent meeting convened by the Transport and Communications Committee, sporting organisations were against a ban on alcohol sponsorship of major sporting events but TD Luke "Ming" Flanagan said he would be in favour of such a move.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 13:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hennessy launches Fine De Cognac </title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3971</link>
<description><![CDATA[Henessy Fine de Cognac is a new lighter, more delicate cognac from the iconic brand. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 13:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Irish consumer sentiment falls marginally while EU's improves </title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3964</link>
<description><![CDATA[Although consumer confidence actually improved slightly in April within the EU area, Ireland's Consumer Sentiment Index edged down to 58.9 in April, from 60 in March.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 10:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Irish pubs and independent off-licences in ‘crisis'; DIGI</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3972</link>
<description><![CDATA[The ‘Drinks Market Performance Report' report shows VAT and excise increases were key factors affecting operators' businesses.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 14:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Molson Coors introduces new craft beers range</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3973</link>
<description><![CDATA[Molson Coors has launched a new range of quality craft beers.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 14:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>NOffLA Speaks: Further call for government action</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3976</link>
<description><![CDATA[NOffLA believes more needs to be done where former Junior Health Minister, Róisín Shortall, left off, in terms of championing the reform of the sale and marketing of alcohol.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 15:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Payzone announces first private bus company to use Leap Card scheme</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3968</link>
<description><![CDATA[Passengers of private bus company, Wexford Bus, now can purchase and top up their Leap Cards at over 450 Payzone branded outlets across the country.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 11:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Port region moving towards general declaration</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3975</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Sogrape group was the first to declare its 2011 vintage, with many others from Portugal's Douro region having since followed its lead.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 15:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Wine Institute launches California wine database</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3974</link>
<description><![CDATA[A new website,www.californiawines.ie, will allow the Irish wine trade, press and consumers, to access a comprehensive database of California wines available in Ireland.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Irish suppliers account for 40% of Lidl products</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3963</link>
<description><![CDATA[Discount retailer appears before Oireachtas committee on agriculture]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 10:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Rate of inflation at 0.5% for April</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3962</link>
<description><![CDATA[Latest Consumer Price Index shows no change when compared with March but an increase of half a percent when compared with last year]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 17:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Italian gaming company confirm interest in Lotto licence</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3959</link>
<description><![CDATA[Gtech confirms it will bid for upcoming 20 year licence for state Lotto]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 14:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Agriculture Minister launches 2013 Tesco/Bord Bia supplier development programme</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3957</link>
<description><![CDATA[17 Irish food companies set to join the programme to help grow and maintain business]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 09:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Closing Notes</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3958</link>
<description><![CDATA[A roundup of other noteworthy news from around the country]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 10:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Musgrave Group announces key appointments</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3956</link>
<description><![CDATA[New additions to senior level positions]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 09:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Kantar announces top 100 most chosen Irish FMCG brands</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3952</link>
<description><![CDATA[Avonmore tops the poll with three out of top five brands Irish products]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 12:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>SuperValu helps support farmers in fodder crisis</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3954</link>
<description><![CDATA[Retailer to partner with Kepak and Oliver Carty Ltd to provide €250,000 fodder fund]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 13:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Glanbia expansion project worth €150 million</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3948</link>
<description><![CDATA[New milk processing plant planned for Kilkenny-Waterford border]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 11:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Keogh's Farm announces new crisp flavour</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3946</link>
<description><![CDATA[Fourth core flavour for Dublin family farm crisp range]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 09:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Record share for the discount sector</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3947</link>
<description><![CDATA[Latest Kantar Worldpanel figures show rise in market share for Aldi and Lidl]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 10:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Retailers struggling to source new potatoes</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3945</link>
<description><![CDATA[Slow growth rates impact on availability of new potatoes]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 09:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Closing notes</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3935</link>
<description><![CDATA[A round-up of other noteworthy news occurring within the retail sector this week, as reported on by the country's newspapers. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Musgrave Group records sales of €4.9 billion </title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3933</link>
<description><![CDATA[As the Musgrave Group announces sales of €4.9 billion, chief executive Chris Martin says the company is seeing sales improve in Ireland whereas "economies are weakening" in the UK and Spain.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Retail sales show monthly slump of 1.9% </title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3931</link>
<description><![CDATA[CSO figures report March showed sharpest annualised fall in nine months]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>TD calls for price freeze on basic products in supermarkets</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3927</link>
<description><![CDATA[John Halligan wants the government to meet with supermarket chains and examine a two-year price freeze on 19 basic items]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Calls for code of practice for grocers</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3919</link>
<description><![CDATA[Food and Drink Industry of Ireland director tells Oireachtas committee that code is a matter of urgency]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Contactless payments cut down on queue times</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3920</link>
<description><![CDATA[Transaction and queuing times are set to be reduced as more and more terminals come on stream]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>GSK to sell off Lucozade and Ribena brands</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3924</link>
<description><![CDATA[Analysts say sale could raise as much as $1 billion]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Retailers Against Smuggling calls for action to combat illegal trade</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3922</link>
<description><![CDATA[Alliance says retailers have lost €896 million in turnover since 2010]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Reviving Dame Street</title>
<link>http://www.shelflife.ie/article.aspx?id=3915</link>
<description><![CDATA[The newly refurbished Dame Street Spar store, in the heart of Dublin, is attracting quite a lot of attention. The store is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and serves a large community of tourists, commuters and city dwellers. Its unique layout and large fresh food offering ensures it's a store you'll remember. Fiona Donnellan visited the store and spoke to owner Charles McCarthy]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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