🔥 Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland has welcomed the Air Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2025 and the second Clean Air Strategy Progress Report. 🔥 It said it marks a significant step in tackling air pollution and protecting public health. checkout.ie/retail/solid-f…

⚖️ REI has welcomed the government's decision not to implement a personal injury award increase. ⚖️ The body had warned that the near 17% increase would increase costs for insurance and thus, businesses. checkout.ie/retail/rei-wel…

🍫 Barry Callebaut cut its volume guidance for the third time this year during the week. 🍫 High cocoa prices and uncertainty related to US tariffs had prompted customers to buy less of its product. checkout.ie/a-brands/barry…

🔥 Storage? Creativity? Portion sizes? In light of the warm weather, Too Good To Go is offering tips for minimising food waste and making the most of BBQ season. checkout.ie/retail/too-goo…

🍫 WK Kellogg has agreed to be bought by Ferrero Rocher in a deal worth $3.1 billion. 🍫 The deal comes as the cereal maker has been struggling with weakening consumer demand due to persistent high inflation. checkout.ie/a-brands/wk-ke…

🍦The Magnum Ice Cream Company has appointed Jochanan Senf as the global chief executive of Ben & Jerry's, effective mid-July. checkout.ie/a-brands/magnu…

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✅ The national Show Me ID – Be Age Ok summer campaign has officially begun. ✅ The campaign notes that young people may be trying to buy age-restricted products more frequently, and encourage retailers to prepare for those situations. checkout.ie/retail/nationa…

📈 Kraft Heinz could follow in the footsteps of WK Kellogg, as it reportedly eyes a potential spinoff of its grocery business worth as much as $20 billion. checkout.ie/a-brands/kraft…

🔥 Aldi Ireland has stocked up for barbecue season – whether it's in the sweltering sun or sheltered under an umbrella, grill and serve to your heart's content. checkout.ie/retail/aldi-ir…

🛍️ Consumer spending in Ireland has increased compared to this time last year, according to AIB. 🛍️ Rises in restaurants and groceries were significant as they aligned with creeping up consumer sentiment. checkout.ie/retail/consume…

🌬️ Youth vaping rates fell by up to 28% between 2023 and 2024, the government's Healthy Ireland Survey has found. 🌬️ Responsible Vaping Ireland has credited the 2023 ban on vape sales to under-18s as the reason for the fall. checkout.ie/retail/youth-v…

☕️ As consumers look to warm up in the cooler months, our Hot Beverage feature examines shopping trends and new products on the market. ☕️ Get noticed by retailers ahead of this booming season alongside our report. ✉️ Contact our sales team today to find out advertising rates:

🌏📍Australia 👗 Marks & Spencer is heading to Australia, as its clothes will be available in David Jones department stores as part of a new partnership. checkout.ie/retail/marks-s…

📍 Parkway Shopping Centre, Limerick ✂️ Chemist Warehouse has officially opened its 15th Irish store in Limerick – its first store in the county. checkout.ie/retail/chemist…

🦷 Boots and Spotlight Oral Care have teamed up to support Hygiene Hub and tackle hygiene poverty in the back-to-school period. checkout.ie/retail/boots-p…

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🍻 Drinking levels are falling and pubs are shutting their doors - but the rise in no- and low-alcohol options could be part of a solution for Irish businesses. checkout.ie/drinks/falling…

❄️Convenience is key, which is why our Frozen Food report looks at emerging trends from the past year to ensure retailers are keeping up with customer demands. ❄️Could your product be what they’re looking for? ✉️ Contact our sales team today: insights.checkout.ie/frozen-food-20…

📉 UK discounter B&M saw shares plunge this week as it reported slower-than-expected gains for the first quarter. 📉 Shares on Tuesday reached their lowest level since April 2020. checkout.ie/retail/bms-sha…