Healthier eating options embraced during latest lockdown

New sales data for the first quarter of 2021, published by leading Irish retail group BWG Foods, shows that Irish consumers have embraced a healthier New Year by consuming record levels of fruit and vegetables. Overall, vegetable sales are up 18% on the same period last year, with fruit up 6% over the same period. […]

The Convenience Stores And Newsagents Association To Host Retail Event Of The Year

The Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association of Ireland are hosting a National Conference and Gala Dinner, to celebrate their 30th year since the inauguration of the association. This exciting programme of events will take place at The Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in Killiney on Thursday, 31st of May. Attendance at the National Conference and Gala Dinner is open […]

Retail Ireland Announces New Chairman

Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the retail sector, today announced Willie O’Byrne, Managing Director of BWG Foods, as its new Chairman. Mr O’Byrne will serve a two year term and replaces outgoing Chairman, Conor Whelan, Managing Director of Eason Group. Mr O’Byrne will be joined at the helm of the organisation by Brian […]