Gordon Balmer, Executive Director of the Petrol Retailers’ Association comments on the past year and challenges ahead in 2025. This year we have seen the
Features
Every year, several million pounds worth of specialist bakery equipment goes missing, often misappropriated by third parties or used for other purposes. Created by Bakers
Surplus food is a side effect of the grocery industry, particularly as an increasing number of retailers grow their in-store deli counters and food to
The retail sector in Northern Ireland is in a period of transformation. While the challenges of recent years – high inflation, elevated interest rates, and
It was a night to remember for County Tyrone retailer, Charlie Hamilton at the 2024 Neighbourhood Retailer Awards The entrepreneur, who marked 45 years in
Marking its 25th anniversary in Northern Ireland, Lidl NI is enjoying a significant and sustained period of growth. Lidl NI MD, Ivan Ryan tells NR
A special feature in the August issue of NR looks at the challenges facing the shopping centre industry and the investments being made to reinvigorate
As the back-to-school shopping season gets underway, NR studies the must-have items and lunchbox essentials you need to stock up on. It may be summer
A return to more normal levels of growth in the economy will support a strengthening food to go market, with a range of factors contributing
Being an independent retailer can be an isolating job, however communicating with fellow business owners and sharing concerns and ideas is so important, as Fed

