January 26, 2026  |  Your latest trade news

Government signs new part-time work code

Legal Guide | New WRC code gives practical guidance to support fair, flexible part-time working for employers and employees

A new code of practice on access to part-time working has recently been signed into law. The updated code was prepared by the Workplace Relations Commission...

Revenue seize €174,400 worth of contraband

News | Revenue officers have seized contraband worth over €174,400 in intelligence-led operations across Dublin, the Midlands and Rosslare Europort

Borrowed beliefs

Advisor | From a recruiter’s seat, Nikki Murran looks at the silent force behind great retail teams and the managers who build them

Musgrave announces appointment of Alister Musgrave to Board of Directors

News | He will succeed Chris Pilling in his new role

O’Reilly’s Wholesale appoints South East sales rep

News | O’Reilly’s Wholesale has appointed Ciaran Kinsella as sales representative for the South East, supporting retailers and growth

Managing performance and conducting appraisals in 2026

Advisor | Caroline Reidy outlines what Irish employers need to know

Irish farming remains resilient despite red tape challenges

Legal Guide | Almost 50% say the amount of rules, regulations, and bureaucracy is their biggest concern, followed very closely by input prices

Penneys set to open new Cavan store

News | The retailer confirms plans to open new store in heart of the town on Main Street by Spring 2028

Webinar targets rising liability insurance costs

Legal Guide | A new webinar will help organisations reduce insurance premiums by improving occupational health and safety practices

EUROSPAR partners with Junk Kouture

Brand Central | EUROSPAR Supermarkets to support 10 Irish Junk Kouture teams at Junk Kouture World Final on Tuesday 24 February in the Helix, Dublin – tickets on sale now

Top 7 grocery retail stories from around the world

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

Make a splash

Irish bottled water demand is accelerating as health trends, DRS and flavoured and functional formats drive sustained category growth

Katie Taylor backs Lidl Ladies Football campaign

New research by Lidl Ireland reveals shift in public perception of skill, quality and excitement of women’s sport in Ireland with the ‘Katie Taylor effect’ driving positive impact

Aldi Ireland appoint advertising agency, Pablo, to launch new campaign

Aldi Ireland launches its new brand platform, ‘Aldi It’s Not Complicated’, refocusing on simple value, quality food and everyday low prices

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