Retail
Irene Bermingham on 17 Mar 2021
Local Businesses: gluten-free glory in Cork
This week Niamh Scally and Gillian Moore of Clonakilty Gluten Free Kitchen describe the trials and tribulations of taking on a brand during a pandemic.
Lorcan Allen on 08 Oct 2020
From Offaly to Africa: working internationally for Ireland’s dairy industry
Lorcan Allen speaks to Ornua’s Barry Newman on how his career in the Irish dairy industry has taken him on the road less travelled
Mairead Lavery on 05 Sep 2020
John Moran: COVID-19 presents opportunity for growth in the regions
John Moran is a man of many parts: lawyer, social entrepreneur and public servant. He took time out to talk with Mairead Lavery about COVID-19 and the opportunities it presents for the regions.
Mairead Lavery on 02 Sep 2020
Opportunities for the regions
John Moran is a man of many parts: lawyer, social entrepreneur and public servant. He took time out to talk with Mairead Lavery about COVID-19 and the opportunities it presents for the regions
Mairead Lavery on 30 May 2020
Coolanowle Foodhall - From a farmers market stall to five butchers
From that first stall in Carlow Farmer’s Market to a stylish food hall in the heart of the town, business has come a long way for Jimmy Mulhall in the past 16 years, writes Mairead Lavery.
Amii McKeever on 27 May 2020
'You’re the girl from the Farmers Journal?'
Ten years ago, just as she opened her eponymous boutique in Portlaoise, Heidi Higgins featured on the Irish Country Living cover. Much has changed, she tells Amii McKeever
Mairead Lavery on 27 May 2020
Delivering on a dream with Coolanowle Foodhall
From that first stall in Carlow Farmer’s Market to a stylish food hall in the heart of the town, business has come a long way for Jimmy Mulhall in the past 16 years, writes Mairead Lavery.
Contributor on 05 Jun 2019
Meet the mother-daughter team who took a leap of faith into fashion
At Fifty Seven Boutique, mother-daughter team Mary and Jenny Miller have both taken a leap of faith to follow their passion for fashion, writes Irene Bermingham
on 12 Dec 2018
The magic of Christmas has arrived at Carraig Donn
Irene Bermingham visits Carraig Donn to find out about fashion, family and what makes the store one of Ireland's favourites
Contributor on 20 Dec 2017
Trust - the missing link
Agricultural Champion for the Scottish Government and former buying director for Aldi in Scotland, Marion McCormick, takes a look at challenges for the supply chain in 2018.
Eoin Lowry on 07 Jun 2017
The power of a local food brand
A study by Kantar Worldpanel has found that local brands are outstripping growth of global brands.
Pat O'Toole on 28 Dec 2016
Christmas clearout of beef
Reports coming back from the market are of an exceptionally good trade for beef over the Christmas period.
Thomas Hubert on 18 Dec 2016
No value in cross-border shopping – economist
According to economist and chair of Love Irish Food, Jim Power, shoppers from the Republic who cross into Northern Ireland to save money on the back of the weak sterling rate are not better off.
Odile Evans on 11 Sep 2016
The last 10 years of supermarkets as we know it
According to the chief innovation officer at Alltech, we are now witnessing the last 10 years of the retailer as we know it.
Eoin Lowry on 12 Nov 2014
Sainsbury’s report a pre-tax loss of £290m
Sainsbury's, Britains third largest retailer struggles to deal with the changed retail environment in the UK.
Eoin Lowry on 12 Nov 2014
Consumer foods continues to drag Kerry performance
Kerry Group announces nine month results to end of September where pricing is down but an increase in volumes and margins maintain growth guidance at 7-9%.
Lorcan Allen on 08 Oct 2014
Sainsbury’s sales fall again
Sainsbury’s continue to struggle with falling sales as consumers move away from big weekly shops.
David Wright on 27 Aug 2014
Farmers share of beef market drops again
With farmers' share of the end retail price down again, questions are being asked as to who has pocketed the extra cash.
Eoin Lowry on 13 Aug 2014
Kerry reports solid half year performance
Kerry reported half year revenues of €2.9bn against significant currency headwinds and relatively subdued developed markets, which remain impacted by macro-economic conditions.
Eoin Lowry on 06 Aug 2014
Kerry Group set to announce half year results
Operating in a challenged and competitive UK and Irish retail market, the performance of the consumer foods division will be closely watched.