10|Retail News|October 2020|www.retailnews.ie
Industry News Gala searching for the nation’s heroes GALA Retail has teamed up with Virgin Media to search for Ireland’s inspirational heroes; those individuals who have made Ireland a better place with their selfless acts and inspirational deeds during the Covid-19 crisis. Searching for 26 inspirational county heroes, the Inspiration Awards are open to people of all ages and will celebrate those who have supported and gone above and beyond for others in their local community. Gala Retail has gifted €20,000 of prizes to the winners, with 26 county winners being awarded with luxury stays in some of Ireland’s most beautiful Blue Book properties. “At Gala Retail, we want to shine a light on the amazing people who have become true heroes during life under lockdown. Our stores are at the heart of communities and hear inspirational stories every day from their shoppers, those everyday achievements of friends, neighbours or others,” commented Gary Desmond, CEO of Gala Retail, pictured with Virgin Media presenters Glenda Gilson and Laura Woods at the launch of the Inspiration Awards 2020.
Coca-Cola launches campaign for young people affected by pandemic COCA-COLA HBC has launched a special edition of its #YouthEmpowered programme to support young people who have been disproportionately affected by Covid-19. This free digital resource will be available to 18-30 years olds seeking insights and training; helping to build confidence and resilience as they navigate new career and learning opportunities. Already three times more likely to be unemployed than adults before the pandemic, young people who visit ie.coca-colahellenic.com will have unlimited free access to this valuable resource which covers a series of engaging topics. Pictured are (l-r): award-winning Irish author and actress Stefanie Preissner; Miles Karemacher, General Manager, Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company; and Cathy Kearney, HR Manager, Retail Services, BWG .
Chris Martin joins ABP board ABP Food Group has announced the appointment of Chris Martin as a non-executive director to its Board. Martin has over 35 years’ experience of working in retail and consumer-facing businesses in Britain and Ireland. In 2019, after 15 years, he stepped down as CEO of Musgrave. Prior to this he was CEO of Mothercare plc, Group Finance Director of Storehouse plc and had various roles at PizzaHut and Asda. Commenting on the announcement, Larry Goodman said: “I am delighted to welcome Chris Martin to the Board of ABP Food Group. His experiences from a long career at the leading end of retail, and most particularly food retail, will be of considerable value with the ongoing strategic development of the business. We look forward to working with Chris in the years ahead.”
HB Ice Cream Sunday supports Down Syndrome Ireland HB Ice Cream Sunday took place on Sunday, September 20, with HB and Down Syndrome Ireland encouraging consumers to join in the sweet, treat fun with family, friends or housemates and support the DSI See & Learn programme. 10 cent from every HB multipack purchased is going to DSI’s See and Learn programme, raising vital much needed funds. Actor Mark Smith, who has Down Syndrome, is pictured showing his support in order to help children with Down syndrome receive the educational resources they need.
Morgan’s Fine Fish launch seafood meals PICTURED at the launch of Morgan’s Seafood Kitchen, an exciting new range of delicious low fat ‘ready to cook’ seafood meals are Gillian Morgan, R&D Product Developer, Morgan’s Fine Fish, with entrepreneur and qualified weight management expert Karen Daly of The Academy Masterplan. The innovative new range meets the ever growing demand for quick, easy to cook nutritious meals for people on-the-go. The ‘meals for one’ range is available now in select Dunnes Stores and includes Katsu Fish Curry, Spicy Lemongrass and Lime Seafood and Caribbean Prawns.
