March 23, 2021  |  Your latest trade news

Postmasters fear for network viability without financial intervention

News | Minister Eamon Ryan said it is a “longstanding government policy” that postal services will not be directly subsidised by the government

Following a decision by government to rule out a public service obligation subsidy to help sustain the Post Office network, postmasters have said they are...

€1.5m sought for North Dublin site zoned for residential and retail

News | Situated next to Lusk village Shopping Centre, which is anchored by SuperValu, the plot stands at 1.5 acres

Expert should be appointed to set out reductions in insurance premiums, says RGDATA

News | Cabinet sub committee on insurance reform is due to meet tomorrow (Wednesday, 24 March)

New research shows Ireland’s top 25 most valuable brands lose nearly €3bn in brand value during pandemic

News | Total value of Ireland’s top 25 most valuable brands drops from €20.3 billion in 2020 to €17.5 billion in 2021

Government should ban tobacco companies from discounting larger packs, says CSNA

News | Newsagents association says tobacco companies have too much control over price-setting

Ornua appoints John McRedmond as chief risk & compliance officer

People | John McRedmond will also continue in his role as secretary of Ornua

61% of people interested in holidaying in Ireland this year: Core research

News | 71% of adults are concerned that Covid-19 will spread again if people start holidaying

Lidl to be first food retailer in Ireland to offer employees free weekly antigen test

News | 6,000 strong team to receive free weekly test to provide "some peace of mind"

Centra sees demand soar for ‘full Irish’ breakfast during pandemic

News | 20% increase in sales of own brand Irish breakfast products

Aldi set to replace all plastic straws with recyclable paper

News | 4.5m plastic straws removed annually

Kieran Conroy appointed new country manager at Nestlé Ireland

People | Kieran Conroy succeeds Andrew Shaw, who is taking up the role of group supply chain director, Nestlé UK & Ireland

XL providing all families need for a fun Easter at home

Brand Central | Retail group has a proud tradition of supporting the Irish language

The Pulse, a tribute publication to nurses and midwives, on sale now

All sales and advertising revenues of The Pulse will go towards an educational fund in recognition of the nursing and midwives battle against Covid-19

SuperValu and AsIAm to hold ‘Voices of the Community’ Online Seminar on 24 March

AsIAm and SuperValu’s 2021 Webinar Series continues with a webinar that will give a voice to parents of autistic children across Ireland

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