👱‍♀️ Aldi Ireland has unveiled its new Hot Air Brush, perfect for TikTok’s bouncy blow-dry trend, available from 25 October for €14.99. Big, bouncy blowdrys are back, and Aldi’s new hair collection – including the Hot Air Brush – are a cost-effective way to give shoppers the look all over their TikTok FYPs. 🔗 checkout.ie/retail/aldi-irel…

🍸 Pernod Ricard reported on Thursday a smaller-than-expected 0.9% drop in sales for the first quarter of its 2027 fiscal year, hurt by weak demand and de-stocking in China and the US, although demand in India was strong. 🔗 checkout.ie/drinks/pernod-ri…

💐 Too Good To Go will expand its offering beyond food, further minimising waste, the company announced on Thursday. The food surplus app noted that it will start offering personal-care items – including skincare, haircare, oral-care and beauty products – as well as pet-care products, flowers, plants, nutrition and supplements, and home products, initially spanning cleaning products and decor. 🔗 checkout.ie/technology/too-g…

⛽ Maxol has announced that it has fuelled a Ukrainian aid convoy carrying almost €1 million in donated medical supplies and vehicles. A grassroots group of 30 volunteers are travelling more than 3,250 km from Ireland to Ukraine in a convoy of 13 vehicles, including two ambulances, four-wheel-drive SUVs, pick-up trucks and jeeps. 🔗 checkout.ie/retail/maxol-fue…

💻 Kroger plans to cut roughly 3,000 corporate roles over the next three years, CEO Greg Foran told staff in a memo, seen by Reuters on Monday, as the US grocer integrates artificial intelligence (AI) into its workflow. 🔗 checkout.ie/retail/kroger-re…

🗃️ US grocer Albertsons withdrew its fiscal 2026 forecasts on Tuesday as the grocer reviews its strategy, cost structure and portfolio of businesses as part of a turnaround effort. 🔗 checkout.ie/retail/albertson…

🛒 Total till sales at major UK supermarkets increased by 1.4% in the four weeks ending 3 October 2026, according to NielsenIQ (NIQ). NIQ data shows that cautious consumer spending has continued to constrain the market, with unit sales rising just 0.1% year on year. 🔗 checkout.ie/retail/uk-grocer…

📲 Lidl Ireland has reached 100,000 customer registrations for Lidl Connect, following an unprecedented response to its move into the Irish mobile market earlier this month. The milestone means that the first 100,000 customers have now secured Lidl Connect’s €8.99 Price for Life limited launch offer. 🔗 Read the full story: checkout.ie/retail/lidl-conn…

☕ Talon, in partnership with Havas, JDE Peet’s and participating media owners, has launched a nationwide out of home (OOH) campaign supporting the launch of Kenco’s new Jewel Jar. The new Jewel Jar is a total brand refresh for Kenco, representing the coffee’s ‘best-ever offering’ and bringing a new look to the popular brand. 🔗 checkout.ie/a-brands/kenco-b…

🍣 Irish food-to-go sushi company, Oishii Sushi, has unveiled its two new smoked salmon mix dishes, now available exclusively in Aldi stores. Oishii, the Japanese word for ‘delicious’, is an Irish food brand that makes Japanese-inspired sushi in Dublin. 🔗 checkout.ie/retail/oishii-su…

🙋 Former managing director (MD) of Diageo Ireland, Louise Ryan, has joined Dunnes Stores as head of ambient and non-food, it was reported this week. Ryan stood down from her role at the Guinness maker earlier this year. 🔗 checkout.ie/retail/former-di…

📍 Dundalk, Co. Louth ✂️ Lidl Ireland has officially opened a brand new store in Blackrock, Dundalk, Co. Louth, in an investment worth over €9 million. 🔗 checkout.ie/retail/lidl-irel…

🎃 Lidl Ireland’s Halloween collection has landed in stores with kids’ costumes starting at €5.99, ensuring shoppers can get all the holiday essentials. This October, Lidl is making it easier and more affordable than ever to get the family Halloween-ready, with costumes, sweets, and pumpkins available in stores. 🔗 checkout.ie/retail/lidl-irel…

🤝 The European Commission has approved Kimberly-Clark’s $40 billion acquisition of Tylenol maker Kenvue after the maker of Kleenex tissues and Huggies nappies offered concessions to address EU antitrust concerns. 🔗 checkout.ie/a-brands/eu-appr…

🥳 Blanchardstown Centre is preparing to celebrate its 30th birthday on 24 October with a family fun day and a special guest. The Dublin shopping centre will host a day of fun, live entertainment and special anniversary celebrations to commemorate first opening its doors in October 1996. 🔗 checkout.ie/retail/blanchard…

🥪 Irish convenience food producer Greencore forecast annual profit ahead of market expectations on Tuesday, betting on strong volumes and integration of Bakkavor. 🔗 checkout.ie/retail/greencore…

🎃 SuperValu has launched a series of RealRewards deals ahead of Halloween and Christmas, giving shoppers plenty of reasons to stock up and save this month. RealRewards members can claim the special prices by scanning their loyalty card or app at the till to activate the deals. 🔗 Read about the deals here: checkout.ie/retail/supervalu…

🧀 Tesco Northern Ireland (NI) has announced a new line-up of locally produced dairy products landing on stores this week, adding more flavour to its shelves this autumn. 🔗 checkout.ie/retail/tesco-ni-…

🛒 Take-home grocery sales at UK supermarkets increased by 1.0% in the four weeks to 4 October 2026, compared to last year – ahead of the UK Budget – according to the latest data from Worldpanel by Numerator. Like-for-like grocery price inflation also rose. 🔗 Read the full story: checkout.ie/retail/uk-grocer…

💸 Some 83% of all Irish payments in 2026 were contactless, up from 80% in 2024, according to data from Clover, Fiserv’s point-of-sales payment platform. The figures indicate how Irish shoppers are prioritising quick and convenient payment, with only 11% of transactions made with chip and pin, and 5% of transactions made using cash. 🔗 Read the full story: checkout.ie/retail/majority-…