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
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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
Grocery retail enjoyed something of a boom in January, with sales rebounding strongly at the start of 2025. According to the latest figures from the
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has warned that thousands of pharmacies face a financial ‘cliff edge’ in April as rises in National Insurance and National
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a robbery at retail premises in east Belfast on Friday 21st February. Police received
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 rising cost of food and non-alcoholic drinks resulted in a sharp rise in January’s inflation figures. UK inflation jumped from 2.5% to 3% in
Fashion retailer, French Connection is set to make its return to Northern Ireland next month, after more than a decade. The British fashion giant will
Coca-Cola HBC has appointed Simon Fitzpatrick as the new General Manager of its island of Ireland operations. During the Secretary of State’s visit, Simon highlighted
Praised as a haven for fresh food lovers, Springisland Supermarket claimed the Fresh Food Store of the Year title at the 2024 NR Awards. Management

