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IRELAND: Musgrave annual profits fall
15 May 2012
Annual profits have fallen at Ireland-based retailer Musgrave as a hike in costs offset an increase in sales.
IRELAND: Tesco outperforms Irish grocery market - Kantar
6 March 2012
Tesco has outperformed and increased its share of the Irish grocery market, according to data issued by Kantar Worldpanel.
IRELAND: Sales gap widens as shoppers trade down
18 October 2011
Discount retailers in Ireland continue to thrive as shoppers show no sign of loosening their purse strings, according to the latest grocery market figures from Kantar Worldpanel.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
17 October 2011
After losing the support of the Metro Group board, CEO Dr Eckhard Cordes this week announced his plan to leave the world's third-largest retailer by next year. Elsewhere in retail, Sainsbury's made its latest move in the battle for the UK's deal-hungry consumers and the country's retailers met at the annual IGD conference. On the other side of the Atlantic, meanwhile, PepsiCo brushed off the latest questions on whether the company was considering to split in two.
IRELAND: Musgrave sets up operating division for Superquinn
13 October 2011
Musgrave has set up a division to run fellow Irish retailer and newly-acquired business Superquinn in a bid to recoup some market share.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
3 October 2011
Away from the World Retail Congress, Mars Inc made its first move into Fairtrade, spice maker McCormick & Co. said it would increase prices to offset commodity costs and the sale of ailing Irish retailer Superquinn was cleared. Click on the links for more.
IRELAND: Superquinn sale gets watchdog approval
29 September 2011
Irish retailer Musgrave is on the cusp of completing its purchase of rival Superquinn after a monopoly watchdog approved the sale today (29 September).
IRELAND: Food sales fall - Kantar
20 September 2011
Food sales in Ireland have fallen for the first time in a year, according to data from Kantar Worldpanel.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
5 August 2011
Kraft Foods' surprise decision to split itself in two dominated the industry headlines this week. Elsewhere, there had also been speculation that Unilever could sell its food operations and Kraft's move prompted discussions over whether PepsiCo could look to break up its businesses. The US also saw the latest food safety scare, with Cargill pulling millions of tonnes of meat over a possible link to a fatal salmonella outbreak. Click on the headlines for more.
Talking shop: Poundland puts expansion plans into action with Ireland move
3 August 2011
The recent headlines from Ireland's retail sector have focused on Superquinn's fall into receivership and Musgrave Group's plans to buy the business. However, with the economy in the doldrums, discount retailers have been gaining more ground. This week, UK retailer Poundland announced plans to open stores in Ireland and industry watchers believe the business has potential across the Irish Sea. Michelle Russell reports.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
29 July 2011
The week saw more of the major food manufacturers report their half-year results. Aside from their numbers, Danone faced questions on the performance of its business in Russia, while Hershey's new CEO was quizzed over its future in India. Meanwhile, Superquinn directors dropped their legal action against the Irish retailer's receivership and a group of UK politicians urged the Government to strengthen the powers of the proposed grocery watchdog. Click on the links for more.
IRELAND: Musgrave suppliers fund wins over Superquinn directors
27 July 2011
The directors of Irish grocery retailer Superquinn who were seeking to block the business being put into receivership have now withdrawn their petition from the High Court on the back of promises to support its suppliers.
Best bits: Grocery sector remains a sticky wicket
25 July 2011
With the sun having shone over much of the UK today (25 July) - and with England winning the Test match against India at Lord's - just-food is reluctant to dampen the mood but, in recent days, there has been yet more evidence of how tough trading conditions are.
IRELAND: Discounters continue to gain share
25 July 2011
Discounters continue to gain share in Ireland, with Aldi and Lidl posting strong growth over the last quarter, as the overall market has continued to slow, according to the latest Kantar Worldpanel figures.
IRELAND: Director opposition puts Superquinn sale in doubt
22 July 2011
The sale of Irish retailer Superquinn is in doubt after two of the company's directors went to court to block the business from being put into receivership.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
22 July 2011
The weak consumer climate was brought into sharp relief in the UK this week when data showed the steepest drop in food sales volumes for over 20 years. On the other side of the Irish Sea, retailer Superquinn moved into receivership and local rival Musgrave was lined up as a buyer, although the deal has met opposition. And, in the US, PepsiCo became the first of the major food makers to issue second-quarter results - with a promise to raise prices to offset commodity pressure. Click on the headlines for more.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
22 July 2011
Healthy eating appeared to be a key theme of the week on just-food's pages, with coverage of US retailers plans to open more stores in so-called food deserts and analysis of the guidelines drawn up by the country's manufacturers over how they market food to children. On this side of the pond, a clutch of food retailers pledged to help the Scottish government's bid to get consumers to eat more fruit and veg.
IRELAND: Musgrave to buy rival troubled retailer Superquinn
19 July 2011
Ireland-based retailer Musgrave has struck a deal to buy Superquinn after its troubled local rival was put into receivership amid high debts.
IRELAND: Dunnes Stores gains share - Kantar
6 June 2011
Dunnes Stores has gained share of Ireland's grocery market for the first time in almost two years, according to the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel.
IRELAND: Aldi, Lidl gain share in Ireland - Kantar
9 May 2011
Discount retailers Aldi and Lidl are gaining market share in Ireland, according to the latest figures from analysts at Kantar Worldpanel.
IRELAND: Superquinn denies sale plans
9 May 2011
Superquinn has confirmed reports that it is not looking to sell the business but is instead focused on implementing its recently approved business plan.
IRELAND: Superquinn owners "seek buyer"
3 May 2011
The owners of Irish retailer Superquinn have approached a number of rival retailers and finance houses to ask if they would be interested in taking over the chain, according to reports.
IRELAND: Own label, discounters benefit as shoppers feel pinch
14 March 2011
Irish shoppers are increasingly turning to own-label products and discount retailers in a bid to keep on top of spiralling grocery bills, as well as reducing the volume of food they are purchasing, new figures suggest.
IRELAND: Superquinn chairman Burke quits
23 February 2011
Simon Burke has stepped down from his role as Superquinn's non-executive chairman, the Irish supermarket group confirmed today (23 February).
IRELAND: Superquinn to close Co. Kildare store
6 January 2011
Irish food retailer Superquinn is to close a store in County Kildare.
IRELAND: Irish snub North and turn to local discounters - Kantar
23 November 2010
Asda and Sainsbury's market shares in Ireland dropped "significantly" in the 12 weeks to the end of October as shoppers in the country snubbed trips to the North and instead flocked to discount retailers Aldi and Lidl.
IRELAND: Former Dunnes COO Street named Superquinn boss
23 November 2010
Former Dunnes Stores chief operating officer Andrew Street has joined rival Irish retailer Superquinn as CEO.
IRELAND: Superquinn cools takeover talk
12 April 2010
Irish food retailer Superquinn has again moved to quell long-running rumours that the company is a potential takeover target for multinational retailers, including Tesco and Asda.
IRELAND: Superquinn defends supplier charges
17 August 2009
Irish supermarket group Superquinn has defended itself over the charging of fees for promotional shelf space.
Irish food industry reels from economic pressures
23 March 2009
Having contributed to and benefited from Ireland’s sustained economic growth, the country’s food industry is suffering acutely as a result of the downturn. Ben Cooper examines why the food sector in Ireland has proved more exposed than in other countries and what the industry is calling for the Government to do to mitigate the problems.
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