ShelfLife April Issue 2025

As Nearby continues to grow, so does its commitment to independent retailers, marking four years of Nearby building strong community connections and fostering successful partnerships.

Paul and Ger Tornton’s fresh take on Centra Drumcondra is already making waves, with boosted sales and a focus on convenience design, and community.
Muhammad Tauqirand and his team took over MACE Greenpark operations five years ago, transforming the business into the thriving hub it is today.

Ireland and Leinster rugby star Joe McCarthy has officially joined Ballygowan as its brand ambassador.

Caroline Reidy discusses how in the workplace, grief can lead to decreased productivity, difficulty concentrating, increased absenteeism.

Nikki Murran outlines the top soft skills that shape how we interact with others in a retail environment that can in turn make or break a store’s reputation.

In this month’s Category Focus features we look at Sales, marketing & distribution, Ice cream, Organic, Sugar confectionery, Soft drinks and Irish whiskey.

Check out who’s been out and about in this month’s social diary!