September 29, 2025  |  Your latest trade news

Dunnes retains its spot as the top grocer in Ireland

News | Back-to-school shopping shapes Irish spending as lunchbox staples return to shoppers’ baskets

Dunnes holds 23.9% market share, up on the last 12-week period, with slowing sales growth of 6.1% year-on-year, according to the latest data from Worldpanel by...

Health Minister welcomes tobacco vending machines ban

News | Minister Carroll MacNeill welcomes ban on self-service and vending machine sales of tobacco and nicotine products to protect public health

Retailers Against Smuggling website launch reveals unprecedented smuggling figures

News | In April, the Revenue Commission published a survey which revealed a staggering 37% spike in illicit market cigarettes alone

Revenue seize tobacco products worth over €10,100 in various operations

News | This seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity

BAT warns vape tax alone insufficient

Legal Guide | BAT Ireland warns November vape tax will curb illegal sales only if paired with strong enforcement and penalties across the sector

Cost tops Irish food buying priorities

News | FSAI highlights Eurobarometer findings showing cost is the main factor for Irish consumers when buying food, followed by nutrients and safety

Dublin student crowned Retail Sales Champion at WorldSkills Ireland 2025

News | WorldSkills Ireland is the country’s largest skills and apprenticeship event, attracting more than 30,000 students from over 300 schools this year

A drink or drug driving conviction could cost students J1 visa

News | RSA, USIT and Gardaí launch campaign warning students

Maxol invests €1m in flagship Dublin store

Brand Central | Maxol has invested €1m to redevelop its flagship M3 Mulhuddart station, adding Supermac’s drive-thru, Papa John’s, Zambrero and expanded dining

Legacy Communications reports 30% PR growth

Brand Central | High-profile consumer wins include The National Lottery, Heineken Ireland, BSH, SAMBAZON, and wagamama

BWG wins SPAR Sustainability Award

Brand Central | BWG Foods’ Logistics and Distribution team has won the SPAR International Sustainability Award for pioneering low-carbon and innovative transport solutions

Less sympathy for shoplifters, back retailers - CSNA

News | Irish retailers face rising shoplifting, repeat offenders, and slow Garda response times, with many calling for tougher action and legal reform

Top 7 grocery retail stories from around the world

ShelfLife’s pick of the week’s top global industry stories

€7 million boosts Panelto Foods’ growth

Panelto Foods invests €7 million in Longford bakery, expanding production and innovation to meet evolving consumer demand

Fanta® unveils global Halloween partnership with Universal Pictures & Blumhouse

In-store theatre, vending activations, and experiential marketing will ensure strong visibility nationwide

Food Works 2026 applications now open

Food Works, Ireland’s leading investment accelerator for high-potential food and drink companies, launches recruitment drive for 2026 programme

McCabe’s Coffee celebrates Great Taste success

McCabe’s Coffee celebrates a three-star Great Taste award for Blend 15, reflecting the Wicklow roastery’s commitment to quality, craft, and community

Bulmers celebrates 90 years in Ireland

Bulmers celebrates 90 years with a nationwide campaign, honoring its heritage, people, and innovation while partnering with O’Neills on a limited-edition jersey

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