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May 26, 2025  |  Your latest trade news

Tesco Ireland appoints Geoff Byrne as new CEO

News | Outgoing CEO Natasha Adams will take up the role of group strategy & transformation officer on Tesco’s Executive Committee

Tesco has appointed Geoff...

M&S hit with £300m loss following cyber attack

News | The British retailer expects online disruption to continue throughout June and into July as it will 'restart, then ramp up operations'

88-year-old woman afraid to collect her pension, CSNA reports

Retail Crime | 88-year-old Louth woman afraid to collect her pension due to beggars outside post office

RAS calls for tobacco excise freeze to 'tackle Ireland’s spiralling black market'

News | The pre-budget 2026 submission was hand-delivered to the Department of Finance today by retail representatives

Gala Retail and Virgin Media Television crown Best Baker winners

News | Taking home the title of Ireland’s Best Baker with Gala Retail was Mary Buckley from Rathcoole, Co. Cork, and 16-year-old Leah Mallinson from Newbridge, Co. Kildare picking up the title for Best Junior Baker

Bord Bia appoints new regional manager for Asia, Africa and the Middle East

News | Irish food and drink exports to this region were valued at €2.6 billion in 2024

Lidl Ireland confirms re-opening of Dublin Ballyfermot Road store

News | Local Lidl suppliers Panelto Foods and Liffey Meats will be on hand to provide samples of some of the retailers award-winning products to shoppers

The National Brown Bread Baking Competition returns for 2025

News | Final to take place on 18th September at National Ploughing Championships, Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly

57% consumers keep leftovers 'they’ll never eat' in fridge, survey reveals

News | To celebrate its new brand platform ‘For the Tech You Love’, Currys opens the door on the nation’s fridge habits

Lidl Ireland opens new store in Claregalway

Brand Central | The store also incorporates a range of additional sustainability features including LED lighting with Dali control, high performance building fabric, heat recovery and electric vehicle charger spaces for customers

Three in five people reuse packaging for gardening purposes, research shows

News | Across the five-day event, visitors can enjoy a range of engaging and educational experiences around the dos and don’ts of recycling including panel discussions and child-friendly workshops

A.G. Barr unveils new growth plans as it celebrates 150 years

Brand Central | With a new CEO joining in July 2024 and a new COO in January 2025, the company is well positioned for continued growth

Dublin gets Served: Ellie Goulding hosts star-studded summer bash

News | Ellie Goulding touches down in Dublin to launch her new RTD cocktail range Served

Refreshing sales

As summer heats up, consumers are reaching for refreshing alcoholic beverages to cool down and enjoy the sunny season, writes Donna Ahern

Rosie & Jim land major Morrisons UK deal and celebrates

Nationwide distribution in Germany pushing international sales in excess of €10 million

Jammie Dodgers targets shopper engagement with surprise NERF promotion 

It will see the two come together for an on-pack promotion designed to boost sales and drive brand love

Flogas launches new ‘The Gas Part’ campaign in partnership with Emerald Park

The new advert, highlights the latest partnership between Flogas and Emerald Park

Pizza da Piero launches Summer Campaign with €500 prize giveaway

Family-run Irish food brand teams up with influencer Jen Carroll and Dominic Smith Expert Electrical, for the ultimate summer pizza party prize

Pringles has revealed Spicy Pickle as its new Mystery flavour

Pringles highlighted that the winner who identified the Spicy Pickle as the new flavour has secured a trip to New York City worth over €8,000

Outcider gets ready for summer with two new pack formats

Outcider is kicking off a six-figure campaign that will support retailers across Ireland and Northern Ireland this summer
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