Dunnes Leads The Way As Ireland’s Top Grocer

Dunnes holds the highest market share amongst all retailers at 23.2%, with growth of 13.4% year-on-year, research shows. This growth stems from an influx of new shoppers to store, up 1.3 percentage points, and shoppers returning more often to store, up 4.7%, the latest grocery market share figures from Kantar in Ireland showed. Tesco holds 22.1% of the market with growth of 13.6% year-on-year, and the strongest frequency growth amongst all retailers, up 12.8%. SuperValu holds 20.6% of the market and growth of 4.2%, with shoppers making the most trips in store when compared to all retailers, with an average of 21.7 trips over the 12-week period, an increase of 12.1% year-on-year.

The Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment (DETE) has launched a further call for the Online Retail Scheme. Applications can be submitted online from now until the 3 May 2023. According to Enterprise Ireland's website, the aim of the scheme is to encourage the retail sector in Ireland to develop a more competitive online offer. This is a 'competitive fund which will be administered by Enterprise Ireland on behalf of DETE with a total fund size of €3.4 million'. DETE noted that due to a high level of interest strict adherence will be given to the deadline for receipt of applications together with statutory accounts.

The Ralph family has a long and successful association with BWG Foods and in particular with the SPAR brand. Maev Martin talks to Ger Ralph, owner and operator of SPAR Dublin Airport about convenience retailing in an airport and celebrating 60 years with SPAR. The SPAR Dublin Airport store opened in 2018 and was one of the first four stores in the country to incorporate the new SPAR design. The 900 square foot store is located in the arrivals hall in Terminal 2. “We opened the current store in the airport in 2018, but we have been operating in different locations in the airport since 1996,” says Ger. “We are delighted with the new design because it suits our business and fits in well with the modern design experience that is Terminal 2. We are getting great feedback from both Irish and international travellers.”

The National Dairy Council (NDC) recently announced that it is sponsoring the Outstanding Contribution to Food Production award at this year’s Good Food Ireland Awards, which take place on Monday, 17 April. Farming is the backbone of Ireland’s agri-food business, boosting our tourism industry and supporting the economy of our rural environments,” said Margaret Jeffares, founder and managing director of Good Food Ireland. “This honorary award from Good Food Ireland is to recognise and celebrate the thousands of farmers all over Ireland that provide the primary ingredients for menus what we eat and drink every day.

A survey of RGDATA members has revealed that over 95% of shop owners have been victims of crime in the last 12 months, while over two third of retailers now feel more vulnerable in their shops than they did in the past. The owners of over 400 convenience shops, forecourt stores and supermarkets throughout Ireland responded to the RGDATA Crime Survey, which highlights the serious challenges that local community-based retailers are facing in dealing with high levels of crime each day. The survey reveals that a staggering 93% of respondents have been victims of shoplifting, 40% have suffered due to fraud in their shops, and 25% have been the victims of robberies/burglaries.

Tesco Ireland has partnered with Enerpower to install more than 2,000 solar PV panels at its stores in Liffey Valley and Naas. The move is the latest in a series of measures aimed at creating more energy efficiencies across its business. The solar roof panels will provide just under 20% of the electricity needs of the stores and generate 745,000 KWh of electricity, which will save 200 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year. In total, the two stores will generate enough power annually to run approximately 180 homes. Speaking at the store in Liffey Valley, Minister of State Jack Chambers said, “For a store of this type, it makes great sense, and I hope to see others follow this lead.

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