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Did You Know ...? 28 June 2022

Conad Adriatico is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a nationwide market share of 18% and a turnover of €1.85 billion in 2021 (+7.7%, year on year...

Weekly Round-Up ... 28 June 2022

This year, Boots Ireland and the Irish Cancer Society are celebrating 10 years of partnership.

Asda Supermarket Says Shoppers Buy Less, Seek Cheaper Items

About two fifths of customers at Britain's Asda supermarkets are buying less and swapping branded items for Asda-brand products where possible to save mone...

Aldi Reopens Clonmel Store Following €3.8M Revamp

Discounter Aldi has unveiled its newly revamped and extended Clonmel store following a €3.8 million overhaul.

Valeo Foods Under Pressure Due To Inflation

S&P has cut the credit rating for Valeo Foods, citing its high debt levels and reduced profitability following its leveraged buy-out by US private equi...

Kellogg To Focus On Snacks With Surprise Three-Way Split

Snack and cereal giant Kellogg said on Tuesday it would split into three independent companies, in the latest US corporate overhaul aimed at simplifying it...

Who Is ...? Patrick Woods, Managing Director, Linwoods Health Foods

Donna Ahern talks to Patrick Woods, managing director of Linwoods Health Foods.

Revlon Files For Bankruptcy As Online Beauty Race Takes Toll

Revlon Inc has filed for bankruptcy after the US cosmetics firm buckled under debts it built up in efforts to compete with online-focused upstarts.

Pernod Ricard Banks On Digital Push To Boost Growth

Pernod Ricard said on Wednesday it was banking on its portfolio of high-end brands and a growing use of data to better predict customers' habits and fine-t...

Shift To Premium Spirits Helps Rémy Weather China Lockdowns

Rémy Cointreau on Thursday predicted a strong start to its new financial year, as broad demand for its premium spirits helps to offset inflatio...

Who Is ...? Ewan Paterson, Visitor Experience Manager, Clonakilty Distillery

C&C Reports ‘Robust’ Off-Trade Performance Despite Reopening Of On-Trade

C&C has delivered a 'robust return' of its off-trade business, in its full-year to 28 February 2022, its CEO has said.

Deliveroo Ireland Partners With Women’s Aid To Support National Helpline

Deliveroo Ireland has today announced its partnership with Women's Aid to support its 24 hour National Freephone Helpline.

UK Online Grocer Ocado Retail Cuts Growth Forecast In Tough Market

Ocado Retail, the British online grocer owned by Ocado Group and Marks & Spencer, slashed its growth outlook on Wednesday as its custome...

Britain's Ocado To Buy Robotics Start-Up Myrmex

British online supermarket and technology group Ocado has agreed to buy materials handling robotics start-up Myrmex Inc for $10.2 million.

Are You Ready For A Deposit Return Scheme?

Ireland is preparing to change the way it recycles with its upcoming deposit return scheme. MARK BRILL, VP sales and marketing with reverse vending company...