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Bestway Buys Sainsbury's Stake But Not Considering Offer

Privately owned retail group Bestway has amassed a 3.45% stake in Sainsbury's but said it is not considering a takeover offer for Britain's second largest...

Sainsbury's' Argos Business To Exit Irish Market

British supermarket group Sainsbury's said its Argos general merchandise business will exit the Irish market, closing its 34 stores there, with the loss of...

Irish Grocery Sales Hit Record €1.3bn In December: Kantar

Grocery sales in Ireland increased by 10% in the four weeks to 25 December 2022, witnessing the strongest growth since February 2021 and generating record...

Irish Retailer SuperValu Invests €7.9m In Sustainability Initiatives

SuperValu, part of Ireland's Musgrave Group, has announced it will invest €7.9 million in sustainability initiatives across its stores over the next s...

Musgrave Group Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Ireland's Musgrave Group has announced the appointment of Andrew Keating as its new chief financial officer and executive director, with effect on 9 Januar...

Irish Consumers Feel Some Christmas Cheer As Outlook Steadies

Irish consumer sentiment improved in December to its best level for four months as cheaper fuel and an improved economic outlook brought some seasonal chee...

Fuel Operator Maxol Launches €100 Million Investment Programme

Fuel and forecourt operator Maxol Group has launched a €100 million investment programme, which forms part of the Irish company’s new 2023-2027...

South Africa's SPAR Group Sees Full-Year Turnover Up 6%

South Africa's SPAR Group, which also boasts operations in Ireland, Poland and Switzerland, has reported a 6.0% increase in group turnover in the year to 3...