Budget 2021 key points

News | Cost of packet of cigarettes will rise to €14; Pandemic Unemployment Payment extended although top rate of €350 not restored

Key points for retailers from this year’s Budget 2021 announcement:

The cost of a packet of cigarettes will rise to €14, with excise duty...

CSNA writes to government about issue of non-maskers

News | Association has suggested that those with genuine medical reasons for not wearing a face mask should carry some type of badge to signify their entitlement

Deliveroo sees 'huge growth' in on-demand grocery deliveries in Ireland

News | As well as its partnership with Aldi, a growing number of convenience and grocery outlets have partnered with Deliveroo in recent months

Budget 2021: Important supports welcome, but keeping retail open the priority: Retail Ireland

News | Another lockdown would only exacerbate existing problems, such as the many costly rent disputes which remain unresolved, says Retail Ireland

Food Drink Ireland welcomes Brexit measures in Budget 2021

News | A Tariff Support Mechanism fund to offset the tariff amount imposed by the UK on the most exposed sector of the Irish economy is needed, says FDI

Aldi unveils its revamped Navan, Brews Hill ‘Project Fresh’ store

News | Store offers a wide selection of fresh food at the front of the store, hi-spec fixtures and fittings, and new signage

Irish people more likely to shop locally now, than one year ago

News | Research found 75% of shoppers in Ireland prefer buying from people they know

Aldi wins Retailer of the Year at annual Free From Food Awards

News | Aldi Ireland scoops 33 titles in total, while Cork’s Walls Honest Chips wins the Innovation Award

Lidl Ireland wins big at Free From Food Awards 2020

News | Retailer secures Best in Class for healthy bars, bread, rice cakes and snacks

Tesco Ireland donates €118,000 to local communities

News | Nearly €500,000 has been shared with 1,300 community-based projects nationwide during Covid-19

Wide Eye Outdoor and Edge Media expand ‘Shelfie’ network into Circle K

The Shelfies network presents brands with an opportunity to boost sales across impulse/convenience stores, communicating with an impressive audience of 4.7 million consumers

BWG Foods supporting Global Hand Washing Day

Group is proud to support Global Hand Washing Day on 15 October

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