Centra plans to open 20 new stores in 2024, creating 500 new jobs

News | Record Centra sales of €2.1bn in 2023 helped by expanded store footprint, with €27m investment planned across new store openings, and revamps of existing stores

Centra plans to open 20 new stores in 2024, in a move which would create 500 new jobs nationwide. The openings are part of a €27m store expansion...

Re-turn clarifies stance on deposit fees for non Re-turn logo stock

News | "Consumers will always be entitled to a refund of their deposit," when containers are returned empty and undamaged, Re-turn clarifies

Deposit Return Scheme: No VAT on deposit for retailers

News | "Under VAT law, the deposit amount will be regarded as nil when the drink product is moving through the supply chain," Revenue states

Molloys Liquor Store, Clondalkin named NOffLA National Off-Licence of the Year

Off-trade | NOffLA renews calls for Irish excise rates to be brought in line with European levels

Lindsay Brady appointed president of Ornua Foods North America

People | Lindsay Brady will be responsible for driving team's ambitious growth plans for Kerrygold in the United States

Irish consumers notably more confident, yet still cautious, at start of 2024: Credit Union CSI

News | As the Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index (in partnership with Core Research), posts largest monthly gain in over three years, economist Austin Hughes provides an in-depth analysis on consumer outlook

€3.5m invested in sustainability and store upgrades at Barry Collins’ SuperValu Carrigaline

News | With a €1.4m investment on sustainability alone, the store has reduced its carbon footprint by over 40%

Two Brighton Asda Superstores balloted for strike action

News | Asda says if colleagues have concerns, they should be brought to a manager's attention immediately to be "investigated and promptly resolved”

Kellanova Ireland offers paid leave to support co-parenting

News | New policy offers co-parents 10 weeks' paid leave

Disposable vape ban in UK will fuel illicit sales, independent retailers warn

News | “An outright ban will simply send youngsters towards unorthodox and illicit sources," says independent retailers' organisation, The Fed

DRS launch welcomed by Irish Beverage Council and Drinks Ireland

News | "DRS will be an effective and efficient approach" in working to achieve EU’s Single Use Plastics Directive, groups state

Londis is searching for Ireland’s Fittest Superstars

Retail group teams up with Ireland’s Fittest Family co-creator and coach, Davy Fitzgerald to fundraise for official charity partner, Irish Hospice Foundation

Donegal Catch encourages everyone to eat fish this National Fish Week

To celebrate National Fish Week, which runs from 12 – 18 February, Donegal Catch will be running the TV campaign featuring Irish fisherman Frank McClenaghan from Greencastle, Co. Donegal

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