Checkout Magazine

02/12/2025

🎄 Nearby Ireland's new Christmas ad campaign, entitled 'Did You Getters: The Empty Chair' is an ode to local retailers and the quiet, unassuming gestures that make them so exciting in the festive period.

Whether it’s the friendly greeting from behind the till, the nod to a regular customer, or the brief chat that brightens someone’s day, these small gestures which matter most in communities across Ireland.

🔗 https://www.checkout.ie/retail/nearby-unveils-christmas-campaign-did-you-getters-the-empty-chair-222156

02/12/2025

📍Listowel, Co. Kerry

📣 Lidl Ireland has announced the opening date for its refurbished Listowel store – and it's before Christmas.

https://www.checkout.ie/retail/lidl-ireland-confirms-pre-christmas-opening-for-refurbished-listowel-store-222655

02/12/2025

📉 British grocer Asda warned it does not expect to return to underlying sales growth until mid-2026 after third quarter sales were dented by disruption linked to the completion of an IT overhaul separating its systems from former owner Walmart.

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Asda warned it does not expect to return to underlying sales growth until mid-2026 after Q3 sales were dented by disruption linked to the completion of an IT ov...

02/12/2025

🌱 Sysco Belfast has unveiled a series of sustainability initiatives that aim to support its ambition to set the standard for a greener supply chain across the island of Ireland.

🔗 https://www.checkout.ie/supply-chain/sysco-accelerates-sustainability-efforts-with-major-green-investments-222621

02/12/2025

⚖️ Lidl Ireland has reported a 3.8% mean gender pay gap – a significant decrease from its 5.2% gender pay gap recorded in 2024.

The gap is now almost half what it was in 2023.

🔗 https://www.checkout.ie/retail/lidl-ireland-cuts-mean-gender-pay-gap-to-3-8-222613

02/12/2025

🚨Last chance!🚨

💫 Feeling fancy? Our Premiumisation Report focuses on where luxury meets practicality.

💫 If your product hits the sweet spot, let retailers know – contact our sales team today:

Feeling fancy? Our Premiumisation Report focuses on where luxury meets practicality. If your product hits the sweet spot, let retailers know – contact our sales team today.

01/12/2025

🤝 Dawn Meats and Alliance Group have announced the formal completion of their new strategic partnership, following approval of the deal from Alliance’s farmer-shareholders last month.

🔗 https://www.checkout.ie/supply-chain/dawn-meats-completes-majority-stake-purchase-of-alliance-group-222610

01/12/2025

🚨Last chance!🚨

💪 Following the indulgence of Christmas, consumers look to start the New Year on the right foot.

💪Our Healthy New Year report is the go-to spot for retailers to spot trends and plan for the key season – do you have a product they should know about?

✉️ Contact our sales team:

Following the indulgence of Christmas, consumers look to start the New Year on the right foot. Our Healthy New Year report is the go-to spot for retailers to spot trends and plan for the key season – do you have a product they should know about?

01/12/2025

🚨The CCPC has warned that Irish consumers are being targeted by increasingly sophisticated online scams.

The warning comes as Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Cyber Week sales kick off, creating a prime opportunity for scammers to target shoppers who are seeking out deals.

The CCPC has warned that Irish shoppers are being targeted by sophisticated online scams and should be vigilant this Black Friday.

01/12/2025

📍 Naas, Co. Kildare

✂️ Aldi Ireland has reopened its Monread store in Co. Kildare following a €3.5 million refurbishment.

🔗 https://www.checkout.ie/retail/aldi-ireland-reopens-monread-store-following-e3-5m-refurbishment-222569

01/12/2025

💻 New research from Visa in Ireland reveals that people who mistake fake, AI-generated content for real are six times more likely to be tricked by scammers online than those who don’t.

This research highlights how digital misinformation directly increases vulnerability and underscores the importance of collective action to protect consumers and restore trust in digital platforms.

Research from Visa in Ireland reveals that people who mistake fake AI-generated content for real are more likely to be tricked by scammers.

30/11/2025

📈 Rémy Cointreau's new chief executive said on Thursday he expects the French spirits maker to return to growth in the second half after cost cuts helped soften a first-half profit drop, as he outlined a plan to revive performance.

Remy Cointreau’s new chief executive said on Thursday he expects the French spirits maker to return to growth in the second half.