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📊 Unlock the data behind Ireland’s Top 100 grocery brands! The Checkout Magazine Top 100 Brands 2025, produced in association with NIQ Ireland, is the most authoritative measure of brand performance in the Irish FMCG market. Read the Top 100 issue now: checkout.ie/retail/checkou…

🥪 Unilever is reportedly in talks to separate its food business and combine it with spice maker McCormick in an all-stock deal that could come within weeks, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) said on Thursday, citing sources. A deal, if it succeeds, could bring brands such as Unilever’s Hellmann’s mayonnaise and Maryland-based McCormick’s Cholula hot sauce under one roof. 🔗 checkout.ie/a-brands/unile…

🙋‍♂️ Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman on Monday named long-time Whirlpool executive Jim Peters as its new finance chief, effective 31 March. He will succeed Leanne Cunningham, who will retire on 1 May, the company said. 🔗 checkout.ie/drinks/jack-da…

🖇️ Unilever and Kraft Heinz had recently held talks over a potential merger of parts of their food businesses, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, as the consumer goods companies grapple with weaker demand for packaged foods aimed at economic uncertainty. Read more: checkout.ie/a-brands/unile…

📈 Tesco, the UK’s largest private sector employer, on Wednesday became the largest major retailer to increase store workers’ pay by more than inflation, following similar moves by peers. checkout.ie/retail/tesco-u…

🏃‍➡️ Samuel Atwell has already raised over £15,000 for charity in early donations, through both his JustGiving page and sponsorships, as he prepares for his May challenge, when he will run the length of Ireland in just ten days. The 21-year-old Atwell is taking on the feat in aid of Molly Ollys, a UK-based charity that supports children with life-threatening and life-limiting illnesses through the funding of wishes, therapeutic toys, and emotional support for families. Read more about Samuel's training, and how to donate: checkout.ie/a-brands/over-…

♻️ Aldi Ireland has announced a major milestone to celebrate Global Recycling Day this week, with the equivalent of 45 million AA batteries recycled through its WEEE Ireland partnership. It has also surpassed 470 million drinks containers returned, as part of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), across 166 Aldi stores nationwide. 🔗 checkout.ie/retail/aldi-ir…

✂️ Unilever is in the early stages of weighing a separation of its food assets as the consumer goods maker plans to streamline its business, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. 🔗 checkout.ie/a-brands/unile…

⚽ Lidl has announced that it will expand its collaboration with the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) as part of a long-term strategic partnership between UEFA and the Schwarz Group. The companies of the Schwarz Group are expanding their commitment to European football with this partnership – the first in UEFA’s history. Read the full story: checkout.ie/retail/lidl-an…

✈️ Tesco Ireland has announced that it is exporting more than €900 million worth of Irish products each year to its international stores, as Irish food and drink producers continue to grow their international footprint. Highlighting its continued commitment to Irish exports, Tesco Ireland today announced €10 million in new-contract wins for four Irish suppliers to its UK and Central European businesses, with Irish food now stocked in hundreds of Tesco stores across the UK, Czechia, Hungary and Slovakia. Read the full story: checkout.ie/retail/tesco-i…

🥚 Tony’s Chocolonely has revealed its Easter collection, ensuring shoppers can stock up on chocolate that tastes good and does good this spring. Committed to supporting cocoa farmers in West Africa, Tony’s is tackling child labour head-on, putting traceability and transparency at the heart of its mission to make the chocolate industry exploitation-free. checkout.ie/a-brands/tonys…

🛒 BWG Foods has revealed the continued strong performance of its Mace business, underpinned by strong sales growth, and its plans to maintain the retailer’s momentum. Mace’s business performance – which also saw sustainable network expansion and ongoing investment across store standards, technology and innovation contribute to growth – reflects significant progress against the brand’s multi-year growth and investment strategy, Partners for Ambition. checkout.ie/retail/bwg-foo…

🩵 Aldi Ireland has announced that Saraid Hartnett from Co. Kildare has earned the title of Ireland’s Favourite Child, following the retailer’s social-media call-out. 🔗 checkout.ie/retail/aldi-ir…

☘️ St Patrick’s Day is always a significant day in the Irish calendar – a bank holiday rife with parades, celebrations, and an acknowledgement of the nation’s religious and ancient history. Outside of the green wave and the boost in pub attendance, St Patrick’s Day is also significant for the Irish retail sector, providing a bump in Spring sales between the post-Christmas lull and the Easter peak. So, what impact does St Patrick's Day have on Irish retail? Read the full story: checkout.ie/retail/what-im…

☘️ From the team at Checkout, wishing you a happy & safe St. Patrick's Day! 🔗 checkout.ie

📣 Calling all Jessie's, Jesy's, Jessica's, Jess's, Jesse's and Jessi's 🏆 To celebrate the Killarney native's historic win at the Oscars last night, Lidl Ireland is offering vouchers for Jessie's and Jessie Buckleys on the Lidl Plus app – valid this week only Read the full story: checkout.ie/retail/lidl-ir…

⚡ Coca-Cola Zero Caffeine Zero Sugar has unveiled a new look across Ireland this week, introducing a new identity designed to enhance evening experiences. 🔗 checkout.ie/a-brands/coca-…

🍳 Marks & Spencer Ireland has announced a new partnership with Monaghan-based Connolly’s Eggs, a leading free-range producer, strengthening its commitment to Irish producers and the local economy. 🔗 checkout.ie/retail/marks-s…

📊 Ireland’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 2.7% between February 2025 and February 2026, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reported on Thursday. 🔗 checkout.ie/retail/irish-a…

🔪 In his first big move since taking over as Target’s CEO last month, Michael Fiddelke took a page out of his predecessor’s playbook to shore up demand: slashing prices on more than 3,000 products. checkout.ie/retail/new-tar…

🥶 Aldi Ireland this week launched limited-edition ice baths, making it easier than ever to try the cold-plunge experience from your own back garden. From sea swims to icy dips after the sauna, cold-water therapy has become one of the biggest wellness trends around, and now Aldi is bringing it straight to shoppers. checkout.ie/retail/aldi-ir…