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International win for Henderson store manager
Local Eurospar store manager scoops international award during Summit in United States of America. Newtownards woman, Joanne Walker brings home international award at FMI (Food...
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Frank and Honest Coffee goes compostable
Frank and Honest has announced its commitment to becoming the first national coffee brand to move to 100 percent compostable coffee cups. Frank and Honest, available...
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Parking key to appeal of high street
Parking and range of goods most important factors for shoppers when visiting local high street, survey reveals. A recent survey conducted by The Leadership Factor...
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Crime Watch
As part of an independent report, the NFRN has highlighted some of the most pressing criminal concerns for retailers this year. Unfortunately retail – whether...
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Industry calls for rural town investment
During an extensive meeting Retail NI chief executive Glyn Roberts and Colin Neill, chief executive of Hospitality Ulster appealed to politicians for further investment for...
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IFEX 2018 gathers steam
Interest mounts in premier food, drink, retail and hospitality event. IFEX, Northern Ireland’s premier food, drink, retail and hospitality event, returns to the Titanic Exhibition...
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Women take the lead in NI retail
Data shows women in Northern Ireland continue to dominate in the retail sector, though disparities still exist. Statistics collected by research body the Northern Ireland...
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Paper £10 notes lose their value
As of March 1, 2018, old paper banknotes are no longer legal tender, find out how the change in currency is impacting local retailers. Launched...
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Hardy Sales & Marketing extends NI Boost distribution
Antrim-based Hardy Sales & Marketing (HSMNI ) has signed an exclusive five year distribution deal with Boost having brought the best-selling drink to Northern Ireland...
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Belfast looks to extend Sunday trading hours
Belfast City Council is to open a second public consultation over the issue of allowing larger shops the ability to trade longer opening hours. Currently,...
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Retail NI: Maplin and Toys ‘R’ Us closures to impact NI economy
Two high street giants, Maplin and Toys ‘R’ Us have gone into administration on the same day. With five stores in Northern Ireland, electronic goods...
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Musgrave looking for NI stars
Retail and food service wholesaler announces talent project Wholesale and retail giant, Musgrave, is looking for two people from Northern Ireland to appear in a...
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£30,000 boost for NI Children’s Hospice from RiverRidge
THREE years of fundraising by RiverRidge has resulted in more than £30,000 being donated to the very worthy Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice. Northern Ireland Children’s...
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Innovation at IFEX
As the industry prepares for Northern Ireland’s premier food service trade expo, Neighbourhood Retailer catches up with IFEX’s salon culinaire director Sean Owens to find...
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Musgrave raises £2.6M for Action Cancer
Musgrave and its brands, Centra and SuperValu, have been raising funds for Action Cancer since 2002 and to date they have raised a staggering £2.6...
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Key trends for retail in 2018
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has indentified the top five trends that retailers can expect to see over the following 12 months. The following predictions...
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Michael Conlan helps supermarkets deliver knock out value for 2018
Michael Conlan is pictured helping EUROSPAR and ViVOXTRA supermarkets deliver knock out prices with a new promotion focusing on value, kicking off in January. Henderson...
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NI Chamber has said that 2018 must be the year of change and progress.
Ellvena Graham, President of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry calls for the restoration of an executive to support local business. Caption: Pictured is Ellvena...
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Retailers call for trading without borders
It was announced December 8, that a breakthrough deal had finally been reached, allowing Brexit talks to move onto the future of trade. This announcement...
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Coca-Cola HBC employees raise more than £30k / €34k for Simon Community & MacMillan Cancer Support
72,000 drinks also donated to families in need through Food for Simon in 2017 Christmas may be the time for giving, but the employees at...
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Old £10 notes to be removed from circulation in 2018
The deadline to spend outmoded notes has been set for March 1 2018. This is the announcement from the Bank of England, who says the...
