Checkout Magazine

28/07/2024

📆 Aldi Ireland has revealed the quietest time to shop over the busy bank holiday weekend.

🛒 The update will help customers plan, whether they have accessibility needs or just prefer a calmer shop.

Aldi Ireland has announced when its stores will be quiet over the August Bank Holiday weekend to help customers make the most of their shop.

27/07/2024

🥤Keurig Dr Pepper saw a rise in second-quarter revenue this week.

🥤 The soft drink maker held steady demand despite price increases to offset high production costs.

Keurig Dr Pepper reported a rise in second-quarter revenue and profit buoyed by higher prices and strong demand.

26/07/2024

🎃 As retailers look to capitalise on this lucrative holiday, Halloween products only have a short time to get noticed.

🎃 Our Halloween report lets key retailers know what trends to look out for.

✉️ Contact our sales team today to find out advertising rates.

As retailers look to capitalise on this lucrative holiday, Halloween products only have a short time to get noticed. Our Halloween report lets key retailers know what trends to look out for.

26/07/2024

🏅 Win a chance to attend SIAL Paris!

🇫🇷 As the Paris Olympics kick off tonight, the retail industry is looking ahead to SIAL Paris in October.

🇫🇷 Uniting food and drink professionals from around the globe, SIAL and Checkout have teamed up to offer one lucky winner the chance to attend the show with free travel and one night's accommodation.

⬇️ More information about the event and how to enter
https://www.checkout.ie/events/checkout-readers-win-a-trip-to-sial-paris-211913

26/07/2024

📊 Unilever has beat first-half profit expectations, even though sales growth was disappointing.

📊 The company has been hurt by customers moving away from brands in an effort to save money due to ongoing cost of living concerns.

Unilever beat first-half profit expectations on Thursday boosted by resilient pricing even as sales growth was disappointing.

26/07/2024

📍Nutgrove, Rathfarnham

✂️ Aldi Ireland has revealed its latest Project Fresh store, including an award-winning layout and newly-installed self-checkouts.

Aldi Ireland has unveiled its revamped store in Nutgrove, Rathfarnham following a €1 million renovation project as part of Project Fresh.

25/07/2024

🎖️ Based on branded value sales across the Irish grocery industry, Checkout’s Top 100 issue is the most accurate barometer of the biggest-selling brands in the marketplace.

🎖️Make sure your brand stands out by advertising alongside your ranking or category in Checkout’s biggest edition of the year.

✉️ Contact our sales team today to find out advertising rates.

https://insights.checkout.ie/top100-2024

25/07/2024

🚨Robert Ryan is set to take over as the CEO of Lidl Ireland & Lidl Northern Ireland in October.

🚨Current CEO JP Scally will be leaving his role and taking over as CEO of Lidl France in August.

Lidl Ireland & Northern Ireland has today announced the departure of chief executive JP Scally, and his incoming replacement Robert Ryan.

25/07/2024

📈 Greencore has updated its full-year guidance on a strong performance.

📈 Overall revenue fell due to the company exiting a number of contracts, but like-for-like income largely grew.

Greencore has updated its full-year guidance following a strong financial and operational performance in Q3 of FY24.

25/07/2024

🍫 As cocoa costs increase, companies like Nestlé are raising product prices, but how can this be maintained while protecting sales volumes?

Nestlé may flag more price hikes when it reports first-half earnings on Thursday, making its brands more expensive by Christmas.

24/07/2024

🥤Demand for Coca-Cola has remained steady despite high input costs and increased retail prices.

🥤As a result, the company raised its organic sales and profit forecast on Tuesday.

Coca-Cola raised its annual organic sales and profit forecast on Tuesday, signalling strong demand for the company’s products.

24/07/2024

❄️Convenience is key, which is why our Frozen Food report looks at emerging trends from the past year to ensure retailers are keeping up with customer demands.

❄️Could your product be what they’re looking for?

✉️ Contact our sales team today to find out advertising rates.

https://insights.checkout.ie/frozen-food-2024

24/07/2024

📍Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada

🍯 Valeo Foods Ireland has acquired Appalaches Nature, a Canadian maple syrup business, in its second North American acquisition.

Valeo Foods has completed the acquisition of Appalaches Nature, a Canadian maple syrup business based in Québec.

24/07/2024

♻️ Repak has reissued its call for Pakman Award nominees ahead of the 31 August closing date.

🏆 The awards recognise businesses and individuals who demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and environmental efforts.

Repak has reissued its call for applicants for the 10th annual Pakman Awards before the closing date of 31 August 2024, in six weeks’ time.

23/07/2024

🍬 Lindt announced steady sales despite high cocoa costs.

🍬 The Swiss company also announced a share buyback programme, launching in August.

Lindt posted first-half organic sales of 2.16 billion Swiss francs, in line with expectations, and announced a share buyback programme.

23/07/2024

♻️ Sustainability is a growing concern among retailers and customers alike.

♻️As we examine Green Energy trends in our report, let our readers know how your product can make a difference in reaching their sustainability goals.

✉️ Contact our sales team today to find out advertising rates.

https://insights.checkout.ie/green-energy-24

23/07/2024

🤝 Ocado and Kroger have developed their partnership with a new tech deal.

The American retailer will implement Ocado's latest technologies across its CFC network.

Ocado said on Monday that its US partner Kroger had placed an order for new automated technologies to roll out in its warehouses.

23/07/2024

🏉 Anyone for a barbecue?

BWG Foods has once again teamed up with Hugo Keenan to launch its Inishella BBQ range.

BWG Foods has once again teamed up with Irish rugby star and brand ambassador Hugo Keenan to promote the Inishella barbecue range.

22/07/2024

☕️ As consumers look to warm up in the cooler months, our Hot Beverage feature examines shopping trends and new products on the market.

☕️ Get noticed by retailers ahead of this booming season alongside our report.

✉️ Contact our sales team today to find out advertising rates.

https://insights.checkout.ie/hot-beverages-2024

22/07/2024

📊 Dunnes Stores holds the market lead at 23.2% while Tesco Ireland follows with 23.1%, according to Kantar

📊 The market researcher also reported a slight rise in inflation following 15 months of decreases.

Grocery inflation has increased slightly for the first time in 15 months as Dunnes Stores and Tesco lead the market, Kantar reported today.

22/07/2024

🌅 Despite Irish respondents saying they rise early, many admit to not eating enough protein in the morning to fuel their day.

New research by Alpro has found that Ireland is a nation of early risers, though most are not eating enough protein to fuel their morning.

22/07/2024

🏆 300 million

♻️ Re-turn has reported that 300m drinks containers have been returned since the DRS started on 1 February.

♻️ The weekend of 13-14 July saw over 7 million returns.

Re-turn has reported that 300 million drinks containers have been returned in Ireland since the start of the DRS on 1 February 2024.

21/07/2024

📈 Consumer confidence crept up in July according to GfK.

📈 However, it was not helped by the UK election results or England's advancement in the Euros 2024.

Confidence among Britian’s consumers edged up to its highest point in almost three years, according to the GfK consumer confidence survey.

20/07/2024

📊 "We expect to see more volume-led branded sales growth in the coming quarters." – CEO Alex Whitehouse

📊 Strong branded sales growth has benefitted Premier Foods.

Premier Foods, the maker of the Mr. Kipling brand, reported a 5.3% rise in Q1 sales on Thursday, maintaining its forecast for the year.

19/07/2024

🚢 'The cascading impact of these disruptions extend beyond the primary effected routes.' – A.P. Moller-Maersk Group

🚢 The Suez Canal's revenue has fallen since ships diverted from the Red Sea.

The Suez Canal’s annual revenue dropped by almost a quarter as ships diverted routes to avoid attacks in the Red Sea.

19/07/2024

📍Frosses Road, Co. Antrim

✂️ Musgrave NI announced a £16 million investment in its store network, starting with a new Centra Store on Frosses Road in Antrim later this month.

Musgrave Northern Ireland, has announced a £16 million investment in its stores across the region, starting with a Centra in Antrim.

19/07/2024

🎖️ Checkout’s Top 100 issue is the most accurate barometer of the biggest-selling brands in Ireland.

🎖️Stand out by advertising alongside your category in our biggest edition of the year.

✉️ Contact our sales team today to find out advertising rates.

https://insights.checkout.ie/top100-2024

19/07/2024

📍Grafton Street, Dublin

🍣 Marks and Spencer has opened a Bento: Sushi and Pan-Asian Kitchen bar in its Grafton Street store, following successful kiosks in other Dublin locations.

Marks & Spencer on Grafton Street Dublin now has a sushi bar, run by Bento: Sushi and Pan-Asian Kitchen as its latest Dublin opening.

18/07/2024

📍Bray, Co. Wicklow

✂️ Penneys today opened its newest Irish store and its first premises in Wicklow.

Penneys this morning opened the doors of its new store in Bray, Co. Wicklow following an investment worth over €4 million.