Monday 23 November, 2009
by peter
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The mass swell of shoppers across the border continues, and with Christmas fast approaching, it’s going to turn into a flood. Today’s Pricewatch questions the difference in prices in major supermarkets operating in the Republic and the north, pointing out … Continue reading
Tuesday 13 October, 2009
by peter
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Tesco in rip-off shock. Surprise, surprise. This morning’s Irish Times reports that Tesco, despite their much publicised Change for Good campaign, remain 18% dearer in the Republic of Ireland than across the border. The survey carried out by the Consumer … Continue reading
Thursday 30 April, 2009
by peter
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Bored in my sick bed (sniff, poor me, etc etc), I did some price comparisons on Lidl in the Republic of Ireland and Lidl in Northern Ireland. As you’ll see, there isn’t price parity, but the sterling/ euro difference isn’t … Continue reading
Friday 20 March, 2009
by jean
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Northern Ireland’s Health Promotions Agency has launched a new website: EnjoyHealthyEating.info, which aims to encourage people to home-cook their own healthy food. Conor Pope covers it in today’s Irish Times, and you may notice a quote from me in the … Continue reading
Tuesday 17 February, 2009
by peter
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The sneaky price hikes of Irish supermarkets are risibly predictable. Last month, when Superquinn in Dundalk announced it was closing down with the loss of over 67 jobs, I felt very bad for the workers who are losing their jobs. … Continue reading