ShelfLife – April Issue, 2023

Our cover interviewee this month, Jason McSteen, symbol sales manager at Nearby, reflects on a momentous two years during which the Nearby brand has reached more than 130 stores.

Minister Neale Richmond, who has special responsibility for Ireland’s retail sector, also shares his outlook for the industry and the issues he is prioritising in a bid to support Ireland’s retailers.

Sharon Leavy of Leavy’s Nearby in Westmeath sits down with Julia O’Reilly to discuss the positive changes they have made at the long-standing Delvin store: Experienced manager John McMahon of Value Centre Ennis, Co. Clare also speaks to Fionnuala Carolan about business’s rich history and future plans.

Within our Advisor section, Excel Recruitment’s Nikki Murran outlines how employers can ensure their interview pitch hits the mark in today’s competitive labour market. Meanwhile, The HR Suite’s Caroline Reidy looks at new EU requirements that require staff to be provided with greater transparency and predictability about working conditions.

As always, our category features provide an in-depth look at the brands and innovations generating in-store, with this month’s issue focusing on the soft drinks, Irish whiskey, ice-cream, sales and marketing, and sugar confectionery sectors.