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LVA and VFI urge Government to publish licensing reform legislation

On-trade | The LVA and VFI press the Government to release long-promised reforms to modernise licensing laws before the Dáil's summer break on 11 July

Bars experience 6% decline in retail sales

On-trade | The latest Retail Sales Index from the CSO shows a notable decrease in sales for bars and a 2.5% monthly decline, reflecting challenges in the sector

Bank of Ireland increases deposit rates with flexible access

On-trade | New deposit rates offer up to 3% interest with flexible access, no account fees, and unlimited deposits

Labour market grows with forecast of 2.8m employed by 2026

On-trade | AIB’s Economic Outlook shows the female workforce has risen to 60.5% of the working-age population in Q1 2024, up from 56.4% in Q4 2019

Julia Leferman named secretary general of Brewers of Europe

Marketing | Julia will formally take up her position on 1 August 2024

GM Marketing appoints new commercial director

Brian Magennis is the new commercial director, bringing with him more than 25 years of FMCG experience to the role

Green Field Marketing Solutions expands into Ireland

With a €300,000 investment, the outsourced sales and merchandising company aims to strengthen its market presence in Ireland and accelerate its growth

Jailbird Communications to lead C&C Group’s PR and Influencer marketing

The Dublin marketing company will work closely with local and global brand marketing teams
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