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22/12/2025

🥃 Drinks Ireland | Spirits has announced that Claire McCarrick from Irish Distillers has been elected as is new chairperson.

She will take over from David Boyd-Armstrong of Rademon Estate Distillery.

🔗 https://www.checkout.ie/drinks/drinks-ireland-spirits-announces-new-chairperson-from-irish-distillers-223101

22/12/2025

📈 British consumer confidence edged up in December to its joint-highest level this year after finance minister Rachel Reeves’ annual budget imposed few immediate tax rises on households, but morale remains subdued, according to a monthly survey.

British consumer confidence edged up in December to its joint-highest level this year, but morale remains subdued, according to GfK.

22/12/2025

“We’re passionate about making a difference in our local community and are genuinely delighted to be able to help in any way we can.”

🎄 Garvey's SuperValu Cobh received a strong response to its Christmas callout to the community, offering discretionary food packages for those in need, delivered confidentially.

🎁 Sarah O'Sullivan spoke to store manager John Paul Curtin about the initiative and the wonderful response from the community and beyond.

Sarah O'Sullivan speaks to the manager of Garvey's SuperValu Cobh John Paul Curtin about an inspiring Christmas initiative.

22/12/2025

🍗 This festive season, Aldi Ireland is putting the spotlight firmly on the season’s true hero ingredients, with expert guidance from Aidan Gilhooly and James Coughlan, sampling chefs for Aldi Ireland, guiding shoppers through the festive range, as well as every step to creating a fabulous dinner.

Aldi Ireland has issued tips for cooking the perfect Christmas turkey ahead of the all-important turkey collection date on 20 December.

21/12/2025

Incoming Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Cahillane, who previously led cereal Kellogg, said in an interview with Reuters that he endorses the company’s spilt into two companies and “reserves the right” to improve the plans.

Incoming Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Cahillane, who previously led cereal Kellogg, said in an interview with Reuters.

20/12/2025

📈 General Mills beat estimates for second-quarter sales and profit on Wednesday, as budget-conscious consumers ate at home rather than dined out, boosting demand for the Pillsbury dough maker’s pantry staples and breakfast cereals.

General Mills beat estimates for second-quarter sales and profit, as budget-conscious consumers ate at home rather than dined out.

19/12/2025

🏆 Londis Ireland has been shortlisted in the Media Sponsorship category of the 2026 European Sponsorship Association (ESA) Awards.

Londis has been shortlisted in the Media Sponsorship category at the European Sponsorship Association (ESA) Awards 2026.

19/12/2025

🛍️ European discount retailer Pepco Group on Wednesday guided for underlying core profit growth of at least 9% and 250 store openings in the 2026 financial year, signalling confidence in its strategy after the sale of Poundland in the UK.

Pepco Group on Wednesday guided for underlying core profit growth of at least 9% and 250 store openings in the 2026 financial year.

18/12/2025

🍻 Johnnie Walker and Guinness maker Diageo has agreed to sell its 65% stake in east African Breweries to Japan’s Asahi Holdings for $2.3 billion.

The deal values EABL, the largest beer business in East Africa and maker of popular local brands like Tusker, at around $4.8 billion, the two companies said on Wednesday.

Diageo has agreed to sell its 65% stake in east African Breweries to Japan’s Asahi Holdings for $2.3 billion.

18/12/2025

📉 British inflation fell much more sharply than forecast in November to 3.2%, its lowest since March, from 3.6% in October, official data showed on Wednesday, cementing market expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) will cut interest rates on Thursday.

🔗 https://www.checkout.ie/retail/uk-inflation-unexpectedly-tumbles-firming-bank-of-england-rate-cut-bets-223042

18/12/2025

🎄 Do you have a Christmas ritual? New research from Re-turn has revealed how important festive rituals are to Irish households, with 86% of respondents saying that Christmas must be done ‘the right way’.

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Re-turn has revealed how important festive rituals are to Irish households, with 86% saying Christmas must be done ‘the right way.’

18/12/2025

📣 Carbery Group has announced the appointment of Cork native Kevin Collins as CEO of Synergy North America.

Collins will act as CEO designate until the end of this year and then officially take on the role on 1 January 2026.

🔗 https://www.checkout.ie/a-brands/carbery-group-appoints-kevin-collins-as-ceo-of-north-america-222993