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The Hardest Day In Retail History: Retail Excellence

Yesterday, Monday 16 March, 2020 was the hardest and most challenging day in our industry’s history, Retail Excellence has said. In a message sent...

Impossible Foods Raises $500m At Nearly $4bn Valuation: Sources

Plant-based meat company Impossible Foods said it raised about $500 million in its latest series F funding round, which was led by South Korea's Mirae Asse...

There Is No Need For Panic Buying, Says Musgrave CEO

Musgrave CEO Noel Keeley has said that the group is experiencing high volumes of demand but its advice to the public is that there is no need for panic buy...

Retail Group Calls For 40% Retail Rent Reduction Due To COVID-19

Retail Excellence has called for an immediate 40% reduction in commercial lease rents to the end of 2020, in light of the current coronavirus crisis. Fo...

Staples Sales Increase Puts Dunnes In The Lead As Ireland's Top Grocer

Dunnes has seen a sales increase in key staple categories, with sales of fresh produce up 3% and an uptick of 12% in bread sales, putting it in the lead on...