All posts by Beth Mason
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Michael McCormack appointed managing director of Musgrave Wholesale Partners
Musgrave has announced the appointment of Michael McCormack as the managing director of Musgrave Wholesale Partners. Michael is currently mnaging director of Musgrave in Northern...
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Musgrave – NI expansion continues into 2020
Making the most of opportunities in a vibrant convenience sector, NR talks to Michael McCormack Managing Director of Musgrave in Northern Ireland about future growth...
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Business as usual
Brian Madderson, chairman of the PRA, forecasts the biggest issues affecting Northern Ireland’s forecourt industry in 2020. Having spent the last year lobbying the government...
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Ethical Veganism worthy of protection from workplace discrimination
DWF looks at how new ruling on ethical veganism will affect Northern Irish employers A few weeks ago an English Employment Tribunal ruled that in the...
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The personal touch wows customers at McKay Family Butchers
Fergal McKay, owner of McKay Family Butchers talks competing with the supermarkets and the challenges of operating an independent butchers shop in the current retail...
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Local doggy frozen yogurt goes global
A lickable frozen yogurt for dogs, created by Frozzys in Belfast has secured business into the lucrative South Korean pet market. This is the innovative...
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NIRC – making a tangible difference
Northern Ireland Retail Consortium’s director Aodhán Connolly reveals 2019 was a year of unprecedented challenges for the retail industry in Northern Ireland. Interview by Neighbourhood...
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At the heart of Northern Irish confectionery for 45 years
Declan Hardy, managing director of Hardy Brothers, talks to Neighbourhood Retailer as the company celebrates 45 years as a leading wholesaler in Northern Ireland. In...
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Positive disruption – The golden age of retail
One of the most entertaining and engaging speakers at the NR Summit was leading consumer and shopper behaviourist Ken Hughes. The next five to 10...
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Mccoy’s Muchos back on TV with £1m investment
Following huge success in 2019, KP Snacks announces a further £1m marketing push for McCoy’s Muchos, the feisty Mexican-inspired tortilla range. To continue momentum for...
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Hellbent wins first major retail listing with Henderson Group
Hellbent, the business formed by rugby stars Louis Ludik and Schalk Van der Merwe has won its first major retail listing, which will see their...
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Ivor Ferguson President, Ulster Farmers’ Union
Ivor Ferguson delivers a new year message for the Ulster Farmers’ Union at the beginning og 2020 It is hard to believe that well over...
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Ian Stevenson, chief executive, Livestock & Meat Commission
A New Year message from LMC CEO, Ian Stevenson ‘As we head into January this is traditionally the month in which consumers tighten their purse...
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McBride Group reveals new look store
Gortin Road residents were in for a treat last week as the team at McBride’s SPAR held a Customer Appreciation Day, offering local shoppers a...
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Centra leading the way with launch of fully compostable shopping bags
Leading convenience retailer, Centra has announced that 100% compostable and reusable shopping bags will be available in participating stores from Monday 27th January. Centra is...
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Veganuary victory for Nisa retailers
The growing desire for a better choice of plant-based meals in the convenience sector has been well responded to at Nisa thanks to the addition...
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Camelot begins next phase of healthy play training in retail
National Lottery retailers receive refresher training and new sticker to site on terminals Camelot, operator of The National Lottery, has started the next phase of its ‘Being...
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What’s cooking at IFEX 2020
Plan Your visit to IFEX, Northern Ireland’s premier foodservice, hospitality, and retail event, now! IFEX returns to the TEC, Belfast from Tuesday 24th – Thursday...
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Worst year on record for retail sales
A report released by the British Retail Consortium shows that sales figures reached an all time low in December 2019. Despite the late-timing of Black...
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Shop assistant wins £10,000 a month for a year and plans world tour
A South Wales shop assistant has won £10,000 a month for a year after playing The National Lottery for just a second time. Ziyaad Fathe-Aldeen,...
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NFRN calls on Prime Minister to support and not penalise retailers with the rise of minimum wage
Independent retailers have reacted with concern to the government’s announcement that the national living wage will increase to £8.72 an hour in April. The rise,...
