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The parent company of the Garvey Group, posted a 6% rise in revenues in the 53 weeks to 9th January

Profits jump at Garvey retail and hotel group

The increase in profits at the retail arm of the Garvey group of Supervalu outlets and hotels has more than offset the losses at the group's hotels this year.

Business • 29 Nov 21

Dunnes has a 22.6% share of the Irish supermarket market

Grocery sales ease as Covid restrictions lift - Kantar

New figures show today that grocery sales fell by 4.8% over the 12 weeks to October 31 from the same time last year.

Business • 15 Nov 21

SuperValu said there was a 15% growth in SuperValu Food Academy sales last year

More Irish food products to hit SuperValu shelves

Five local Irish food producers will see their products go on sale across 150 SuperValu stores around Ireland next week, as part of SuperValu's Food Academy programme.

Business • 13 Sep 21

71% of producers said they plan to expand their workforce in 2021

Most food and drink start-ups expect revenue growth

Irish food and drinks start-ups are optimistic about their future growth, according to new research by SuperValu.

Business • 12 May 21

While overall market growth is slowing, the Kantar data shows that online shopping continues to accelerate

Grocery sales growth slows, online shopping accelerates

Grocery sales growth slowed to 8.4% over the past 12 weeks, according to the latest figures from Kantar.

Business • 07 Apr 21

Today's Kantar figures show that households with children spent €172 more on groceries in January with the return of home schooling

Grocery sales up 16.8% in January amid latest lockdown

New figures show that take-home grocery sales grew by 16.8% over the past four weeks as the country marked a full month of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.

Business • 08 Feb 21

Shoppers spent €1.2m less on whole turkeys over the four weeks to 27 December compared with the same time in 2019

Record €1.2 billion spent on groceries in December

New figures show that the average shopper spent €134 more on groceries in December last year than they did in December the previous year.

Business • 11 Jan 21

Shoppers spent an extra €82,000 on mince pies over the past four weeks, while sales of Christmas biscuits soared by €793,000

Grocery sales soar ahead of Covid Christmas

Irish shoppers spent over €1 billion on groceries during the nationwide lockdown and run up to Christmas to make November the busiest month for grocers since the height of the previous national lockdown in June.

Business • 14 Dec 20

October marked the biggest month for grocery sales since the height of the previous lockdown in June, new figures show

Grocery sales soar as lockdowns set in - Kantar

Consumers spent over €1 billion on groceries in October, €161.6m more than last year, as families made more meals to eat at home.

Business • 16 Nov 20

The new campaign which will run across TV, radio, print and social media

SuperValu to spend €500,000 promoting local businesses

SuperValu has announced a new €500,000 campaign to encourage shoppers to buy Irish and support local businesses in the run up to Christmas.

Business • 10 Nov 20

Consumers have spent €1.8m less on tubs and tins of chocolate this year compared to the same time last year

Grocery sales growth set to follow Dublin trends

New figures show that uncertainty around Christmas means shoppers are behaving differently and spent €1.8m less on tubs and tins of chocolate than this time last year.

Business • 19 Oct 20

Co-Founders Shannon Forrest and Michelin Star trained Chef, Declan Malone

Irish food brand Rívesci wins big at Great Taste Awards

Irish company Rívesci has made big changes to the business since launching just one year ago.

Business • 28 Sep 20

Kantar said that people are visiting supermarkets more frequently than they have since June

Grocery market sees impact of local lockdowns

Shoppers are starting to return to more normal habits following the unprecedented spending seen during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, new figures suggest today.

Business • 21 Sep 20

All of Ireland's traditional retailers registered growth over the latest 12 weeks

Grocery spend down as restrictions eased - Kantar

Grocery spend is climbing down from the record-breaking heights we saw during lockdown, according to the latest figures from Kantar, as restrictions on movement and eating out eased.

Business • 24 Aug 20

Sun cream sales sank by 66% as international travel was off the agenda for most people

Grocery sales jump 23.2% as Irish brands get a boost

New figures show that grocery sales in Ireland increased by 23.2% during the 12 weeks to July 12, as Irish brands like Barry's Tea, Keelings, Kelkin and Keogh's all experienced a sales boost.

Business • 27 Jul 20

Aldi said it will be taking on new employees to meet demands

Aldi seeks critical/frontline status for grocery sector

Aldi has written to the Government asking that the grocery retail sector be formally designated as a "critical/frontline sector".

Coronavirus • 19 Mar 20

Kantar seeing 'strong, but not dramatic, growth' of hand wash products (Photo: RollingNews.ie

Kantar expects virus impact on grocery sales to grow

New figures from Kantar show that hand wash products, including sanitisers, grew by 15% in the 12 weeks to 23 February.

Business • 09 Mar 20

Growth in the Irish grocery market slowed to 1.3% in 12 weeks to January 26, new Kantar figures show

Growth in Irish grocery market slows to 1.3%

Growth in the Irish grocery market slowed to 1.3% in 12 weeks to January 26 - the slowest rate recorded since March 2017 - as the general election impacted consumer confidence.

Business • 10 Feb 20

All of the major retailers achieved growth over the festive season, new figures from Kantar show

December grocery sales pass €1 billion for first time

The grocery market hit a new milestone over the Christmas weeks, as sales in December passed the €1 billion for the first time ever.

Business • 13 Jan 20

Dunnes Stores hangs on to its 22.8% share of the Irish supermarket market

Dunnes tops supermarket rankings again

Dunnes has retained its position at the top of the supermarket rankings with a 22.8% share of the market here in the 12 weeks to December 1.

Business • 16 Dec 19

6.5% of Irish consumers have bought a mince pie already this year, a purchase worth €383,000 to retailers

€383,000 spent on mince pies already - Kantar

All of the country's major supermarkets recorded positive growth in the 12 weeks to November 3, with Dunnes again the largest retailer, new figures from Kantar show.

Business • 18 Nov 19

Dunnes has now been the country's biggest retailer for a full year

Dunnes keeps top spot in supermarket rankings

Brexit and the recent wet weather failed to dampen consumer confidence here over the last few weeks as grocery sales grew by 3.3% in the 12 weeks to October 6.

Business • 21 Oct 19