Industry heads have warned that political stability is essential to help Northern Ireland businesses tackle some of the key challenges they face in 2023. The
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Some of the leading figures within Northern Ireland’s grocery industry received prestigious honours in the New Year’s Honours’ List. More than 80 people from across
Several Northern Ireland retailers have reported strong Christmas trading this month, with some noticing a “significant increase in turnover”. Lockdowns and covid restrictions meant the
We interviewed Food Force Ireland chairman Jonathan Crawford during the organisation’s recent Trade Day at the Culloden Estate & Spa – the first in-person event
Circle K remains hugely committed to fuel retailing despite its move onto the High Street, says Derek Nolan, senior director of retail operations for dealer
There’s no right or wrong way to set up a convenience store – but you’d be amazed what a high quality shop design can do
Richard Scott of Scott’s Crispy Onions reveals how the delicious garnish became a mainstay of our supermarket shelves in just 10 years. It’s hard to
The Balmoral Show is back for 2022, a 153rd year which promises a return to full capacity and a taste of post-pandemic normality. Unveiling plans
Hats off to the retailers who stepped up: former NIRC director Aodhán Connolly on a decade in retail
As former director of Northern Ireland Retail Consortium Aodhán Connolly heads for Europe to lead the Brussels office of the Stormont Executive, he reflects on
The impact of the Ukraine crisis on the food chain will be bigger than Brexit and Covid put together, warns Brian Irwin, chairman of Portadown