How the supermarket sweep took over Ireland s grocery sector
The first Dunnes Stores opened in 1944, Tesco arrived in 1997, and the German discounters followed soon after. Some, like Superquinn, have fallen as the market leaders eye continuing growth post-pandemic
Over the last year, the average household grocery bill has increased by €1,000.
Mon, 05 Apr, 2021 - 06:30
Niamh Hennessy
Grocery shopping has been a key feature of our lives for the last year.
Once mundane, the trip to the local supermarket has become as much a social event as a necessity.
Supermarkets were among the few retail outlets able to keep their doors open since the pandemic hit. They became a focus point as people initially sought to panic buy. Then came the rush to get a slot for online grocery deliveries.