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.

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.