As mentioned on RTE Radio's The Business, James has set out the following tips to help retailers plan for the types of weather which has hampered retail sales over previous years. Read more...

Are you planning exhibiting or attend SHOP 2011? This year's show looks like it is going to more focused on doing real commercial business with an increased focus on small and medium producers and attracting key buyers to the event too. There will be an increased emphasis on new producers who have never exhibited before, and also attracting key retail buyers. Read more...

On August 8th InterTradeIreland will launch an exciting new pilot programme, 'Elevate', which will provide free one on one support to producers.

The programme objective will be to open up new export opportunities in Northern Ireland for you and give you support to strengthen your business by providing you with a food expert. We have been working in the Northern Ireland market for many years now and can bring you a wealth of experience. Many producers contact us on an ongoing basis looking for one on one mentoring but are not able to fund the process themselves. Read more...

Bord Bia have launched their Food and Drink Industry Awards.

Bord Bia will be working closely with The Irish Times as media partner to promote the shortlisted companies during November, in addition to a double page spread in The Irish Times on the overall winners following the awards. Read more...

As you probably know we are the Retail Advisors for this TV series and this years series promises to be even more exciting with lots of good business tips.

Similar to the last series there will be 6 exciting retailer's stories following the real life challenges faced by retailers in current difficult environment. Read more...

James Burke and Associates will be running a three workshop programme for Retail Excellence Ireland which is targeted at Junior Managers and Supervisors aspiring to be Managers. Read more...