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Amazon’s Own-Label Grocery Launch: A Threat Or An Opportunity For ‘Offline’ Retailers?

Online grocery shopping is conquering Europe, with Amazon now set to launch an own-label grocery line. But how much of a challenge will this present for th...

Checkout at 40: Superquinn Pulls Plug on Bulk (November 1983)

This year, Checkout commemorates its 40th anniversary under its current ownership, and with this in mind, every week, Retail Intelligence is going to &lsqu...

On With The Show: Dunnes vs Mandate Trade Union

Mandate trade union has promised an ‘escalation’ of action against Dunnes Stores in the coming weeks, but will it be enough to sway the attenti...

Above The Plateau: The Irish Retail Recovery

Jenny Whelan examines why recovery in the Irish retail sector is remaining sluggish despite promising signs in the macroeconomic environment. Last month&r...

Snacks Driving Growth In Packaged Foods Market

A recent study from Euromonitor International revealed that the global packaged food industry will grow 2.4 per cent to reach US$2.9 trillion in 2019 with...

Ignite Research Reveals Irish Health And Fitness Habits

Ignite Research has found that married men are the most likely in Ireland to be ‘Exercise Enthusiasts’, while middle-aged rural women worry mor...

Checkout at 40: Musgrave Acquisition Challenges The Major Multiples (July 1995)

This year, Checkout commemorates its 40th anniversary under its current ownership, and with this in mind, every week, Retail Intelligence is going to &lsqu...

Consumer Confidence On The Rise Despite More Claiming Ireland Is In Recession

While consumer confidence has increased, optimism in both job prospects and economic stability are both on the decline amongst Irish shoppers, according to...