Grocery Sales Reach Year High In October As Dunnes Holds Market Lead – Kantar
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Take-home sales for groceries increased by 6.4% in the four weeks to 3 November 2024, to reach €1.16 billion, making it the biggest sales month of the year so far, according to Kantar.
The market researcher added that grocery inflation stands at 3.3% – down by 6.15 percentage points versus the same time last year.
Irish households shopped more often in October – up by 2.6%, compared to last year – as they stocked up for Halloween, the bank holiday, the school midterm break, and Christmas.
Overall, this led to a 5.4% increase in volume sales.
In terms of products, pumpkin sales increased by 4.5% (€63k), while sales of Brussels sprouts surged by 43%, as shoppers spent an additional €149k on the traditional holiday staple.
Britvic Returns To Volume Growth In Full-Year Results
Britvic plc has revealed a return to volume growth in its preliminary results of the year to 20 September 2024, which it released today.
The beverage company, which produces popular brands including Pepsi, Tango, MiWadi and Ballygowan, reported a 9.5% revenue increase to £1,899 million, driven by both price and volume.
Its adjusted earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) increased by 15.2% to £250.9 million, as reported EBIT increased by 12.6%.
Profit after tax for the company was up 1.8% to £125.8 million, while adjusted earnings per share increased 13.9% to 69.5p.
Musgrave Joins 30% Club As Part Of Goal To Enhance Gender Balance
Musgrave has announced its membership of the 30% Club – a global campaign dedicated to advancing gender balance in leadership.
The food retail, wholesale and foodservice company’s membership aligns with its inclusion and diversity goals, which include increasing female participation in leadership and senior management to 40% by the end of 2025.
Currently, female participation stands at 35% across its leadership and senior management teams.
The move reinforces the company’s commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the communities it serves as well as creating an environment that enables people to grow, thrive and realise their desired potential.
Tesco Ireland Research Reveals Our Favourite Christmas Traditions
Tesco Ireland has released new research, carried out by Bounce Insights, which has revealed the country’s favourite uniquely Irish Christmas traditions.
Marking the retailer’s new ‘Helping Feed Your Christmas Spirit’ TV ad campaign, the survey set out to find the top things that feed (and slightly dampen) the Christmas spirit.
Although there are many different traditions around the country, one of the most consistent rituals is watching The Late Late Toy Show.
Some 40% of respondents said that this was their favourite uniquely Irish tradition, followed by Irish mammies having a ‘good’ tin of biscuits that no one (except special visitors) is allowed to touch (21%).
When it comes to delicacies, a Christmas morning fry comes out on top, with 36% of respondents citing it as a beloved tradition, followed by some 22% saying that Jacob’s USA biscuit tins feed their Christmas spirit.
Plus: Mace Stores Across Ireland To Host Charity Coffee Day This Friday 22 November
Mace stores all around Ireland will be holding a fundraising day on Friday 22 November, to raise money for the company’s official charity partner, Debra.
On Friday, the retailer will donate €1 from every sale of tea and coffee to the national charity supporting people affected by epidermolysis bullosa (EB).
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