Our CEO Jean McCabe was on Today FM‘s “The Last Word with Matt Cooper” discussing #Budget2025 👇 Jean discussed critical issues facing Irish retail and hospitality businesses: 📊 30% increase in minimum wage over the last three years 💼 Challenges of fair pay while maintaining business health 🏙️ Concerns about the future of retail in […]
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Mulligans’ Pharmacy Visit
On April 9th, 30 REI Pharmacy members were treated to an amazing visit of the Award Winning Mulligans Pharmacy in Clonmel. The visit followed a journey of innovation and sustainability within the newly renovated Mulligans Pharmacy as they embarked on a comprehensive tour highlighting the integration of state-of-the-art pharmacy technology, design considerations, and forward-thinking sustainability practices. […]
Member Spotlight: GAA Museum
Welcome on board to our newest member GAA Museum Gift Shop, Thank you to Julianne McKeigue Events & Education Manager for a very warm welcome. Upon entering the store the 1st thing that grabs your attention is the complete array of county flags and crests from all around Ireland on either side of the entrance. […]
PARTNER UPDATE – Orbital Insurance Brokers
Orbital Insurance have recently helped our members with reductions on their renewal premiums. A new client recently said “the service and speed that Orbital Insurance turned around our quote was exceptional and they saved us 15% – a big thanks”. If your renewal date is coming soon or even in January, the team in […]
In The News
Duncan was on Drive-Time, RTE Radio 1 on the evening of the 19th of January at 4.30pm discussing the closure of Argos in the Republic of Ireland. You can listen to the full interview below – Duncan was on Newstalk on the morning of the 9th of December at 7.30am discussing trading in the run-up […]
Be Gift Card Ready for Christmas with a special offer from AIB Merchant Services
With rising costs through 2022, the end of year peak in takings will be welcome for REI members both large and small. Having an attractive Gift Card programme as part of your offer to Christmas shoppers is a great way to maximise revenue to the end of 2022. AIB Merchant Services and their partners […]
Applegreen And M&S Food Announce Exclusive Partnership
Applegreen and M&S Food have agreed an exclusive partnership to bring the latter to a number of the former’s locations across Ireland. According to the roadside retailer, a new ‘shop-in-shop’ will initially be available in five Applegreen locations and feature M&S Food, including fresh fruit, sandwiches, salads, and a selection of other M&S dinner […]
Newsletter SIRA 15.07.22
The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021 in Ireland set a legally-binding carbon reduction target of 51% by 2030 and net zero by 2050. As a society, we have a lot of work to do to put structures in place, change behaviours and drive a measurable impact on our planet. One […]
Energy Supports for Business
Recent global events, including the invasion of Ukraine, have led to a rise in global energy costs. The government has already implemented a number of measures to help ease the impact on enterprises, including a temporary reduction in the excise duties charged, by 20 cent per litre of petrol, 15 cent per litre of diesel, […]
HR Advice
Some HR advice from our Partners, Tom Smyth & Associates Close v Casuals Contacts We would remind all REI members of the importance of ensuring their internal Covid documentation and training stresses the importance of social distancing and personal hygiene at work. Most members are now dealing with very real instances of positive tests and […]