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Retailers across the country were recognised for their outstanding contribution to fresh food at Checkout Magazine’s “Best in Fresh” awards last Tuesday, and there was cause for celebration for one Galway store. The event saw hundreds of stores across Ireland audited by independent judges and Joyce’s Supermarket in Knocknacarra was awarded the title of Best Non–Affiliated Retailer in Ireland. According to the judging panel, Joyce’s offer the best fresh food offering, with a large selection of the freshest food sourced from many local suppliers. The fresh food team were commended for their passion and knowledge of the food.

December 2010 stands as ‘the weakest period of trading in recent history’, according to Retail Excellence Ireland (REI). However, according to David Fitzsimons, chief executive, REI, city shops fared worse than regional traders over Christmas just past.

Christmas is almost upon us. While we are all getting ready to celebrate this special occasion and enjoy some quality time with family and friends at the back of some of our minds are thoughts of the next major event in the festive calendar - the Christmas sales.

Retail Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the retail sector, have called on all local authorities to cut commercial rates by 20 per cent in 2011.

The electrical superstore ElectroCity has invested in an exciting new refurbishment.

Part 1: The current situation

The opening of Mullingar’s newest supermarket offering this Thursday August 12 marks the arrival of discount chain Buy Lo in Ireland. The new store at Westmeath Motors, Dublin Road, Mullingar, will be the first Buy Lo outlet to open in Ireland, as part of the company’s plan to roll out eight new stores across the country.

Cash Convenience based on 54 John Street is a modern day buy and sell store. Retailing everything from jewellery, iPods, computers, mobile phones, hi-fis, and cameras, and basically most items of value.

After nearly 40 year’s of trading at 76/77 John Street, Meubles Furniture, operated by the O’Keeffe family, is moving to a 46,000 square foot store as one of the anchor stores of Kilkenny Retail Park on the Ring Road.

Labour Party candidate for Kilkenny City Sean Butler has called on the government to do yet another u-turn on their recent budget and follow many other EU member states in reducing VAT rates to help get the economy through the current economic crisis.