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High vacancy rates in NI overshadow positive footfall figures
According to a recent report from the Northern Ireland Retail Consortium (NIRC), despite the rise of footfall on NI’s high streets, high vacancy rates continue to overshadow...
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Henderson Group invests nearly £100k in new business placements
Henderson Group, the leading retailer and owners of the SPAR, EUROSPAR and VIVO brands in Northern Ireland, has announced its latest intentions to further grow...
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Enterprise Week to help companies target export opportunities
Local businesses who want to find out more about how to bring their products and services to new markets are invited to attend a special export event....
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NI business groups hit out at council rates hike
Three of Northern Irelands leading business groups have expressed disappointment at last night’s decision of Derry-Strabane Council to hike business rates by 3.5%. Retail NI,...
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Nisa colleagues get active for charity
A new year workplace challenge that started to help motivate colleagues into getting active in 2019 has turned into a fantastic fundraiser that has already...
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SPAR NI staff and shoppers raise over £200,000 for Marie Curie
SPAR NI has announced today that their staff initiatives and shopper donations have helped push SPAR’s UK-wide total for Marie Curie over £1 million. SPAR...
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Brexit update: What’s next for independent retailers?
In a time of political turbulence for retailers and traders across the country, we bring you the latest of all you need to know regarding...
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Costcutter puts store standards to the test
Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) has revealed that a recent store standards audit of stores stocking Co-op own brand has seen over 97% of retailers pass...
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Derry City shows support for local businesses
An impressive line-up of business events was revealed today as part of the programme for Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Enterprise Week 2019. Planning...
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Huge week of opportunity ahead for National Lottery retailers
National Lottery retailers across the UK are in for a real treat this week, with the promise of increased sales and footfall – thanks to...
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Iceland aims to be plastic-free by 2023
Iceland, the UK’s leading frozen food specialist, is committing to become the first major retailer globally to eliminate plastic packaging from all of its own...
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NI Civic Society delegation visits Westminster to urge Brexit deal
Twenty representatives from business, farming, trade unions and the community and voluntary sector are travelling to London today to speak directly to the leaders of...
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Government urged to clamp down on reckless discounting of alcohol
The National Off-Licence Association (NOffLA) has called on the government to immediately commence Minimum Unit Pricing under the Public Health (Alcohol) Act, and to develop...
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Traders move forward after Derry/Londonderry bomb
Businesses in Derry/Londonderry have said they will not allow trade to be affected by Saturday nights car bomb in the city centre. The bomb, which exploded...
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Freshly Chopped launches Belfast’s first Sweat Party
Healthy fast food chain Freshly Chopped has announced the launch of Northern Ireland’s first sweat party, a phenomenon from the US that invites people to...
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Sensory experiences drive 9 out of 10 shoppers back to stores
9 out of 10 shoppers say they are more likely to revisit stores that leverage music, visuals and scent, according to new research. A recent...
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Retail NI speak out following defeat of Prime Minister’s Brexit deal
Retailers and traders in Northern Ireland are keen to know what happens next following the overwhelming defeat of Theresa May’s Brexit deal last night. The...
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Suspension of rural ATM rates relief costing small retailers £130K
Retail NI has described the suspension of the Rural ATM Rate Relief Scheme, which is costing Retail NI members an extra £130,000 as “disgraceful”. The...
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Nisa’s “Big Night In” promotion extended to February
Nisa’s Big Night In promotion is extending into February to ensure retailers can capitalise on the long, dark evenings and the high number of shoppers...
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Local groups share slice of £50k ‘Change Something Fund’
26 groups from across the Derry City & Strabane District Council area have been awarded a total of £50k funding to help ‘Make.Change.Happen’ through a...
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Local designers win opportunity to showcase collections at Pure London
Eight local designers will get a unique opportunity to showcase their collections to thousands of buyers, influencers, retail and trend experts at the UK’s leading...
