Business partners and brothers, Dale and Aaron Beckett officially opened the doors to their new store this month. The experienced retailers opened the SPAR Stormont
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National Lottery retailers have achieved their strongest-ever performance on age-verification checks since mystery shopper visits began more than 20 years ago, according to new figures
We are delighted to announce the date for the 2026 Neighbourhood Retailer Awards! Clear your diary for Friday 16th October when the NR Awards will
Allwyn UK, operator of The National Lottery, has announced the appointment of Bridget Lea as its new Managing Director – Retail, joining the Executive Team
Take-home grocery sales rose by 2.2% in Northern Ireland in the year to 28th December 2025, latest figures show. While people visited stores less often
December proved somewhat disappointing for local retailers, as trading conditions continued to be tough amid poor footfall figures. According to new data, footfall in Belfast
In a further update to its phased investigation into the proposed takeover of Hovis by Allied Bakeries owner, Associated British Foods, the Competition and Markets
The Competition and Markets Authority has confirmed it has commenced its phase one investigation into the proposed takeover of Hovis by Allied Bakeries owner, Associated
Take-home grocery sales reached a record £13.8 billion last month, as shoppers got into the Christmas spirit, up 3.8% year-on-year. Grocery inflation eased slightly to
Maxol Ballyholme in Bangor has reopened following a £1.5 million redevelopment, transforming the popular forecourt and convenience store and introducing a new Post Office facility.

