September 30, 2024  |  Your latest trade news

Irish consumers remain on ‘watch, wait and worry’ mode, research shows

News | A broadly unchanged sentiment reading for September signals no marked change in the mood of Irish consumers of late but hints that Irish consumers are in a ‘watch, wait and worry’ mode at present

Irish consumers are in a ‘watch, wait and worry’ mode at present, research shows. According to the latest Credit Union Consumer Sentiment...

ShelfLife celebrates 30 years! 

News | To commemorate this occasion, our valued partners gave their insights to get a broader understanding of the pivotal moments that have shaped our industry

'Stop Crime Against Retailers' conference panelists announced

News | Watch this space, as more panelists will be announced on the run up to the event

Show Me ID training programme sees record uptake in 2024

News | With two out of four campaigns already completed in 2024, 382 retail staff have completed the training module, exceeding the 2023 total of 368

Adults expect no change in their finances post budget

News | With one week before the 2025 Budget, 24% of adults in Ireland expect to be worse off financially while 30% expect to be better off

Lidl maintains Living Wage as recommended 2025 rate reduced by 5c

News | Lidl Ireland was the first major nationwide employer to commit to paying the Living Wage in 2015

Mace Beaumont wins Sustainability Award at Dublin City Neighbourhoods Competition

News | Mace Beaumont has been honoured for its eco-friendly planter initiative, securing awards for both Business Environment and Sustainability Initiative

Value Centre Clonmel celebrates 50th birthday

News | Servicing over 1,000 businesses locally, Value Centre Clonmel boasts a 35,000sq feet premises and serves the local businesses and communities of Clonmel, Cahir, Thurles, Tipperary town,  Cashel, Carrick On Suir, Clogheen, as well as Mitchelstown in Cork and Waterford City and County

Drug-induced deaths drop by 19.4% in 2021

News | Minister Colm Burke welcomes the 19.4% decrease in drug-induced deaths in 2021, highlighting ongoing efforts to improve access to treatment and support for those affected by substance use issues

90% of Irish SMEs call for Government review of business supports

News | More than half of Irish SMEs say large multinationals receive more support, with 56% believing the government is failing female entrepreneurs, according to Bibby

Millions of UK workers ready to quit over feeling undervalued

News | More than six million UK workers feel unappreciated by their bosses, with 82% planning to leave their jobs, according to the latest Love2shop Employee Value Report

81% of consumers are unaware of proper pineapple storage – Fyffes

New research from Fyffes shows widespread misconceptions about pineapple storage as the company launches its sustainable crownless pineapples to Europe

The Great Pink Bake Off returns to support Breast Cancer Ireland

Breast Cancer Ireland’s Great Pink Bake Off with support from Dr. Oetker, returns on 24 September with this year’s event featuring a new School Bake-Off Kit

Hennessy releases Founder’s Edition to commemorate 300 years of Irish legacy

The Hennessy Founder’s Edition will be available at SuperValu stores nationwide from 30 September and all other retailers from 16 October

EU Pay Transparency Directive

The EU Pay Transparency Directive is a key tool to help combat the numerous structural obstacles hampering compliance with the principle of equal pay for women and men, writes Caroline Reidy

30 years of retail recruitment

To commensurate ShelfLifes 30th anniversary, Nikki Murran reflects on how retail recruitment has evolved over the years

BWG Foods’ logistics and transport division shortlisted for SEAI Energy Awards

The forthcoming awards recognise 'exemplary performance and innovation in low emissions transport'

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