Spread a little happiness
How do you get the best out of your employees in today’s society? I’m sure you would all agree that when employees are motivated, everyone benefits – the business, employees and your customers…
Archive for July, 2011
A tale of two stores…
Opening two new SPAR stores in the fishing port of Kilkeel two years ago proved to be a wise decision for Henderson Retail. Now, one of those stores is about to open the doors on a state-of-the-art rebuild – but is its neighbour also about to get a revamp? Ulster Grocer spoke to general manager, Gregory Cochrane…
Ross flies high at UWM
This month, Trade People talks to Ross Blackburn from United Wine Merchants. Ross has a passion for wine and was recently promoted. Had fate not twice intervened in his career choices, however, he might have taken to the skies as a pilot instead.
Brothers look to bright future in business
These days, brothers Adrian and Damian Garvey are enjoying success across Northern Ireland with the O’Brien’s Irish Sandwich Bar brand – but the pair haven’t always had it so good…
Ulster Grocer’s 23rd Annual Marketing Awards 2011
The prestigious Culloden Resort and Spa on the outskirts of Belfast was the venue once again recently for the Caravan Ulster Grocers’ Ball and Marketing Awards.
Sunday trading: far from an open and shut case
Plans to extend Sunday trading hours have been put to public consultation with a view to bringing Northern Ireland in line with the rest of the UK. Robin Morton takes a closer look at the arguments for and against longer opening hours.
Sainsbury’s Say ‘Yes Cheese’ to local Own Brand Cheddar
Top Chef Jenny Bristow spreads the love with Golden Cow at the Balmoral Show
Meet the Judges – Christine Adams, Abbey Bond Lovis
Meet the Judges – Alan Egner, Power NI
Ulster Bank: Balmoral move a big boost for agri-food