March 9, 2026  |  Your latest trade news

Deadline for GMA's 2026 is this Wednesday (18 March)

News | The 2026 event will take place on 13 May in the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

The deadline for entries for the 2026 ...

Dunnes holds the lead as Ireland's top grocer

News | Take-home sales at Ireland’s grocers increased by 4.8% in the four weeks to 22 February 2026 compared with the same period last year

Baz & Nancy Ashmawy team up with ALDI to search for Ireland’s Favourite Child

Brand Central | Nominate yourself or a sibling for the chance to win the title, with a €10,000 ALDI gift card up for grabs

Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme records 2.5 billion cans and bottles Re-turned

Brand Central | Two years on from launch, Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme continues to see strong public participation nationwide

Lidl Ireland reaches three-year €1m fundraising target for Family Carers Ireland

Brand Central | Lidl Ireland fast-tracks its million-euro promise to deliver life-changing resources and support to family carers across the country thanks to the generosity of shoppers and colleagues

Gala Retail launches ‘Spring Stays with Gala’ shopper promotion

Brand Central | Gala Retail launches Spring Stays promotion offering €300 hotel gift cards in stores nationwide supporting Irish tourism and customer loyalty

Leading food and drink festival Taste of Dublin returns this June

Brand Central | Taste of Dublin returns to Merrion Square this June with top restaurants, chefs and brands expecting over 30,000 visitors

The Irish Food Writers’ Guild announces 2026 Food Awards winners

Brand Central | Irish Food Writers’ Guild announces 2026 Food Award winners celebrating excellence, sustainability and innovation across Ireland’s food and drink sector

Revenue seize contraband worth over €8.2 million in various operations

Legal Guide | Revenue officers have seized contraband worth over €8.2 million including nine million cigarettes in major operations nationwide

Alessandra Bellini OBE joins Barrows Connected Store Advisory Board as strategic advisor

Brand Central | Former Tesco chief customer officer brings deep retail, FMCG, advertising and sustainability expertise to Barrows Connected Store

Top 7 grocery retail stories from around the world

ShelfLife’s pick of the week’s top global industry stories from around the world, focusing on grocery retail

Milano brings its iconic pizzeria flavours to supermarket shelves

The new grocery range features four of its pizzas – Margherita, American, Sloppy Giuseppe and BBQ Chicken – alongside its popular Dough Balls

Roe & Co unveils Signature Blend

Roe & Co launches new Signature Blend Irish whiskey, crafted for versatility and approachability at €29 with nationwide rollout this March

Brevato celebrates first year success

The BWG Foods-exclusive coffee brand marks one year, expanding nationwide with strong growth, loyalty, and in-store appeal

Maxol unveils €4.5 million redevelopment of Long Mile Road site

Maxol redevelops Long Mile Road forecourt with new retail space, dining options and sustainable upgrades

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