A 14-year-old girl from Co. Meath is the driving force behind a new nationwide campaign being run by MACE to raise awareness of epidermolysis bullosa (EB) which is a rare and currently incurable genetic skin condition often referred to as “butterfly skin.” Sophia Dawson, who was diagnosed with EB shortly after birth, has designed
SPAR has launched a major new business strategy aimed at leveraging current momentum behind the brand which saw it generate record retail sales of €1.3 billion in 2024. Based on current projections, SPAR is on track to add a further €60 million in retail sales for 2025, representing a 5 percent increase on the previous
MACE has launched a Food…Too Good to Waste initiative in collaboration with STOPFoodWaste.ie, which aims to help people make the most of their food, keep it fresher for longer and avoid food waste. On average €700 of food is put in the bin every year by every household. MACE wants to make 2025 the year
SPAR, Ireland’s leading convenience retailer, has partnered with Irish Olympian, European Athletics Championship gold medallist and 400m star Sharlene Mawdsley to promote their ongoing commitment to Irish athletics ahead of the 2025 European Athletics Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn. SPAR has sponsored the European Athletics Championships since 1996, supported over 80 competitions over those 29
Londis has a very strong reputation for supporting worthy causes and charities. Every two years Londis’ nationwide network of community retailers vote on a new official charity and raise funds for that charity through a series of fundraising activities and a donation on select Own Brand products. Conor Hayes, Londis Sales Director, recently handed
SPAR and EUROSPAR have joined forces with the National Breast Cancer Research Institute to launch an innovative public awareness campaign entitled Breast Before Dates to raise awareness about the importance of regular check-ups and self-examination for breast cancer. Every year, around 3,587 women and approximately 30 men are diagnosed with breast cancer in Ireland.[1]
This is a certification that BWG takes great pride in and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to the Origin Green Programme since becoming members in 2018. This is our fourth year of certification against our 5-year plan. There is considerable time and effort put in from the extended team through the ongoing tracking and monitoring
MACE has again joined forces with Brand Ambassador, Johnny Sexton, to encourage shoppers to try something new and make a change to their lifestyles and live healthier by taking the Right Option when it comes to our health and wellness. Aiming for a balanced lifestyle to help lead a healthy life is something MACE and
Over €20,000 in prizes to be awarded to Londis customers in store to celebrate the new season launch of the show Ireland’s Fittest Family returned to RTÉ One on Saturday, 4th January, proudly sponsored by leading community retailer and longtime supporter of the show, Londis. Season 12 was today previewed by veteran coach and co-creator
The BWG Foods team are always proud to support the efforts of the Irish Grocers Benevolent Fund and the families who avail of its services. The charity assists up to 200 families at any one time and contributes approximately €500,000 annually in support. The Irish Grocers Benevolent Fund is supported by the leading companies
Siobhán McAleese from Trim, Co. Meath, has been crowned the winner of the SPAR Christmas FM Song Contest 2024 – the winner was announced by SPAR Sales Director Colin Donnelly on a live outside broadcast on Monday morning, December 9 at SPAR, Dame Street, Dublin 2. The winning ‘Merry Jolly Christmas’ song, which was
BWG Foods was recently presented with the 2024 SEAI Energy Award for Transport. THE SEAI Awards celebrates excellence in sustainable and renewable energy across Ireland. BWG Foods’ Logistics Division was recognised for exemplary performance and innovation in low emissions transport based around its extensive Transport Decarbonisation Project, which delivered a superior sustainable distribution operation in