Conor McGregor counting heavy cost of High Court branding
Several companies have cut links with the mixed martial arts fighter since a High Court jury decided he should pay Nikita Hand damages for assault
Centra
Musgrave sales break through the €5bn barrier despite cost-of-living challenges
Owner of Supervalu, Centra, Mace and Donnybrook Fair franchises warns of persistent high costs even as inflation slows
Luke Hanlon appointed managing director of SuperValu and Centra
New head has been with Musgrave for 21 years and previously held senior operational roles with Kerry Group
Centra to create 500 jobs this year with opening of 20 new shops
Sales at the chain jumped by around 6% in 2023 to a record €2.1bn, the Musgrave group-owned retailer said
Rise of shoplifting: ‘Many of them are over 65.. they steal meat, medicine, health and beauty products’
Retailers are being increasingly targeted by organised gangs and serial thieves while shop staff are spat at and racially abused
‘The timing quite literally could not be worse’: Coffee retailers warn trouble brewing over ‘latte levy’
Aimed at slashing disposable cup use in lieu of reusable alternatives, the proposed 20 cent consumer charge is part of the Government’s move toward a circular economy
Daybreak to open 37 additional Irish stores with €8.2m investment
Musgrave-owned grocery chain’s expansion may lead to creation of several hundred jobs
Centra plots expansion as sales approach €2bn
Musgrave-owned retailer sees consumer behaviours changing amid rampant inflation
Food giant boss still obsessing about those small details
Independents form the backbone of Noel Keeley’s Musgrave as he charts a course through the cost-of-living crisis after the pandemic
Musgrave profits jump as sales top €4.5bn
SuperValu group sales reached €3.5 billion last year including all the group's independent retailers
Musgrave swings to £1.8m loss in the North despite strong sales
Company says operating loss included ‘once-off’ £2.7m investment to support environmental sustainability
Sow Now sunflower project aims to make Ukrainians feel at home
Seed packets will be sold in aid of the Irish Red Cross’s Ukraine Crisis Appeal
Labour shortage leads Musgrave Group to lobby Government on visa rules
SuperValu and Centra owner said staff shortages were an issue ‘across the board’ for retail
Cheat your way to a memorable Christmas spread
Elevate a low-stress dinner with some premium Irish products
Judge tells man to ‘stop your nonsense’ after he refuses to wear mask in court
Jonathan O’Gorman (48) convicted after refusing to wear mask in Centra in Co Clare
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The graduate schemes attracting the brightest talent from Ireland’s universities
Sports stars back new plant-based CBD drink with €2m investment
Mynd is a wellness and recovery drink that contains no preservatives or sugar
Musgrave joining legal action seeking compensation from Visa and Mastercard
British courts ruled ‘interchange fees’ imposed by Visa and Mastercard on retailers for every card transaction were breach of competition laws
WFH, shopping local, posh takeaways: which Covid changes are here to stay?
Will queuing patiently, being nicer and improving the garden outlive the pandemic?
Covid-19: Cavan priest vows to continue saying Mass despite fine
‘Why should I pay a fine for believing in God and celebrating the sacrament,’ says Fr Hughes
Great edible treats for all this Easter
Food File: From hampers to spectacular eggs and sustainable packaging
How positive behaviour can make a real difference in reducing food waste
The best way to avoid food waste is to be careful what you buy in the first place
Shop owners urged not to confront customers who are not wearing face coverings
Industry chief issues warning amid reports of high compliance with mask-wearing
SuperValu and Centra MD Martin Kelleher stepping down
Veteran leaves Cork-based Musgrave group after 10 years running retail division
Deliveroo branches into grocery deliveries in Ireland
Delivery company has partnered with Spar, Londis, Mace and Fallon & Byrne
Make a move to Irishtown – the affordable side of Dublin 4
This city village has parks and easy access to Grand Canal Dock and Sandymount seafront
Coronavirus: SuperValu and Centra owner hiring hundreds of new workers
Musgrave temporarily recruiting staff from restaurants and hotels to meet extra demand
Coronavirus: Supermarket supply issue will only arise if people bulk buy, Minister told
Retail expert says ‘no need to be worried. Shops will stay open and there will be enough for everyone’
Centra revenues reach €1.7bn with estate expansion planned
Sales grew 4% in 2019 across 473 stores, convenience retailer said
Keeping it in the family
Some of Ireland’s most successful family-run companies share the secrets of their success
‘The Government should support people returning home to establish businesses’
Inside Track, Vyvian White, Lotus Landscape Design
Beef Plan founder believes he is fighting for rural Ireland’s survival
‘Government has no sense of how beef farmers’ euro filters through community’
Musgrave NI to open up to 20 additional stores
Grocery and convenience retailer also plans to revamp 40 existing stores in the North
Programmes offering graduates a route into industry
A selection of firms recruiting graduates and what they are looking for in their hires
Dunnes Stores and Musgrave go toe-to-toe for Irish food brands
Grocery giants seeking to secure upscale epicurean brands in battle for customers
Four ATMs stolen in raids in Meath and Antrim
Gang behind Kells thefts deploy spikes and sought to block roads in a bid to slow gardaí
Start-up FitFoods targets €1m revenues from healthy eating
Key NI contract could stymie growth if UK crashes out of EU
Which Dunnes Stores rival will pursue Donnybrook Fair?
Cantillon: Upmarket food retailer may tempt Musgrave, BWG or forecourt operators
Musgrave trebles its profits in the North
Musgrave group, including operations in Republic and Spain, has annual sales of €3.7bn
Refurbished office space available in landmark Ballsbridge scheme
Third floor at Oval building on Shelbourne Road comes with new fit-out
‘Fatal’ amount of alcohol can be bought for €10, says survey
Campaigners call for move on minimum pricing to tackle ‘remarkable affordability’
At your convenience
Independent retailers have to stay ahead of their larger rivals in the battle to win and retain custom
Good weather prompts consumers to stock up on ice cream and cider
Tesco commands largest market share in Ireland with SuperValu in 2nd place
Newbridge will have three times more Mayo fans than Kildare
With a capacity of just 8,200 there is set to be a serious ticket shortage for qualifier
Cup runneth over for Clare company as it gets new owner in €22m deal
Finnish company Huhtamaki acquires 70% stake in Ennis-based CupPrint
Musgrave pushes ‘Food Island’ plan as it targets growth
Cork-headquartered retail group holds sales steady at €3.7 billion while profits rise 9%
Retailer expects to divert millions of coffee cups from landfill
SuperValu and Centra to introduce compostable cups, lids suitable for brown bins
SuperValu products to go on sale in Bahrain in €5m deal
Musgrave will supply products from own-brand ranges to high-end supermarkets
Mash Direct wins full UK listing with Waitrose
Co Down company supplies convenience vegetable dishes to 5,000 stores in four countries
Empty shelves point to fragility in our food supply
Pricewatch checks out supermarkets’ response to the Beast from the East
Ryanair crew unable to work due to Storm Emma will not be paid
Most other major employers, including Aer Lingus, will pay staff for days lost
Traders to lose €15m from adverse weather, Dublin Town group says
Retail multiples announce closures or reduced opening hours
Centra plans €30m investment as it eyes new stores
Convenience retailer is planning to add 400 jobs by the end of the year
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