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Grocery prices up almost 6%, new figures suggest
Most households are worse off by well in excess of €3,000 a year as a result of higher priced groceries
Blame farmers not supermarkets for the rising price of food
Watchdog says supermarkets have shielded consumers from moves by producers to increase margins
Dublin Lidl store forced to close after rodent droppings and mouse spotted
FSAI serves 10 enforcement orders in July in response to ‘serious, preventable breaches of food safety law’
How safe is your sunscreen and how long does it last after opening?
Some sunscreens test better than others, but dermatologists are more concerned about expiry dates and exposure awareness
Lidl and Germany’s richest man face up against Aldi in battle of discount supermarkets
Lidl operates 12,000 stores in 31 countries and its parent Schwarz Group has 595,000 employees
Two online influencers found in breach of advertising standards over product posts
They should have been clearer over online messages being advertisements, says watchdog
Two Lidl wines made from Spanish grapes loved by Irish consumers
Wines for the Weekend: Albariño and Rioja are both flexible grapes that match with a variety of foods
Supermarket profit margins ‘not notably high’ despite rising prices, watchdog says
Retailers may be absorbing higher production costs rather than passing them fully onto consumers, CCPC report suggests
‘I was delighted with the big, happy head on him’: Stories of soundness restoring readers’ faith in humanity
From Ryanair and Decathlon to Stena and Dublin Bus, here are some happy-ending tales of sound customer service
Ireland’s top hams, cheeses, ales and rashers: Winners of the Great Taste awards 2025 revealed
It was an impressive year for Irish producers with 42 taking the top three-star award
From ‘LID-ill or LEED-ill?’ to bargain canoes: 25 lessons from Lidl’s 25 years in Ireland
We used to sneer, but the German discounter came into its own after the economic crash
Joe Duffy goes from public service broadcaster to private detective
Plus: The great Eileen Dunne; Ireland’s biggest stud retires; and Roderic O’Gorman won’t stand for the Phoenix Park being trampled on
Judge throws out man’s defamation claim for up to €75,000 against Lidl
Eric Swift was seen putting a bottle of wine into his bag by security guard but then returned it to shelf after wife said she did not want a drink
Two rosé wines from Lidl perfect for sipping in the summer sun
Whispering Angel has captured a lot of rosé attention, but these options are more keenly priced
Rate of grocery price growth more than doubled in past year, Kantar says
When inflation goes above 3%-4% shoppers feel it in their wallets and change their behaviour, Kantar says
Two New Zealand wines from Lidl that don’t compromise on quality
Wines for the Weekend: A Cimarosa sauvignon and a Hawke’s Bay pinot noir offer good value
John Wilson: Two wines perfect for summer day sipping
Wines for the Weekend: A soave and chianti – both from Lidl – perfect for outdoor dining
Trying out Lidl’s new Thermomix dupe: ‘I don’t take direction from a robot well’
Supermarket’s Monsieur Cuisine comes at a fraction of the price and promises to take the hassle out of home cooking
Grocery price inflation surges to more than 4.5%
Sales increase at slowest pace since 2022 with greater focus on promotions and own label brands
Retailers that innovate and embrace ecommerce have no need to fear Amazon’s Irish website
Amazon.ie lacks discounted Prime offer for students nor is the family plan available and does not have as big inventory as UK version
John Wilson: Two modern classics that Irish consumers love
Wines for the Weekend: Both the Marlborough sauvignon from New Zealand and Argentinian malbec are part of Lidl’s deluxe range
Unoaked white and red wines from Lidl worth trying
Wines for the Weekend: Great value and entirely gluggable
Lidl to open up in Carrigstown in RTÉ Fair City product placement deal
Soap opera’s store to become discount supermarket in summer as broadcaster prepares to move set offsite eventually
Lidl Ireland employees to benefit from pay increases averaging 3%
Retailer investing €8m in pay for its existing workforce in the Republic, with a further £1.1m in Northern Ireland
M7 corridor lands, with full planning for large logistics facility, guiding at €8.85m
The 9.55-hectare holding has prime pitch next to Primark distribution hub in Newbridge, Co Kildare
Storms and sobriety see sales surges in January
Shoppers stocked up before arrival of bad weather and embraced dry January
Interest in women’s sport in Ireland is rising as the GAA launches new national league season
Carla Rowe speaks at Croke Park event alongside the likes of Kelly Cates, Keith Earls and Ciara Mageean
Lidl Ireland narrows gender pay gap to 5.2%
Supermarket retailer closed its median pay gap to zero this year and says it is working to eliminate gap in average earnings
If you like refreshing unoaked whites and quality reds, try these
Wines for the Weekend: Both wines this week are new to Lidl and are on special offer - while stocks last
‘I honestly have no idea how I’m going to save my restaurant from going under’
Irish restaurateurs face the hardest of times as the soaring cost of ingredients adds to an already challenging climate
Boy scarred after tripping over football in Lidl middle aisle settles case for €30,000
Scar above Luke Kelly’s eye visible at a conversational distance, which prompted hairstyle change to hide it, judge hears
Patrick Freyne: My favourite corporate psy-ops of the season – or Christmas ads, as they’re called in the suburbs
Patrick Freyne: here are my favourite corporate psy-ops of the season – or Christmas TV ads, as I believe you call them in the suburbs
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