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Supporting Ireland’s Building Materials Sector to deliver National Infrastructure
By Jack Chambers TD, Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation.
Resetting the retail-supply balance: The Retail Revolution – book review
In this issue our friend and colleague Thierry Coeman reviews a recently published, and in his view outstanding, retail book, The Retail...
Step 3 – Be Chosen: Why customer experience builds long-term value
Customers do not just choose the cheapest option. They choose the business that delivers consistent, memorable experiences. Being chosen is not only...
Defining your OSAT -Overall Satisfaction Rate
In this series of articles, Gina Schaefer writes about her “Big 5” - the metrics her team uses to track, report on...
Unlocking the trends likely to define the home improvement industry in 2026
The Home Improvement industry enters 2026 in a very different place to where it stood just a few years ago. The extraordinary...
Minister Jack Chambers, Guest of Honour as Hardware Association Ireland Hosts Industry Year End...
Hardware Association Ireland hosted Jack Chambers TD, Minister for Public Expenditure, to a Breakfast Briefing at the Castleknock Hotel in early December...
United Hardware Conference 2025 Inspires Irish Retailers to Accelerate Advantage and Embrace Change
United Hardware brought together over 200 independent business owners, managers, industry partners and sponsors for its annual...
The Sales Apprenticeship Programme: A Pathway to Success
In today’s competitive business environment, companies face a unique challenge in recruiting and retaining skilled sales professionals. Sales is the lifeblood of...
Grant Aerona R290 Wins ‘Heat Pump of the Year’ 2025
The Grant Aerona R290 air source heat pump has once again been recognised for excellence in sustainable heating innovation as it was...
In Memory of Noel McCabe
I would like to pay tribute if I may to a great entrepreneur who led the way...
