ECR Ireland

📢 Just few days to go Following July’s Workshop #1, this second workshop ECR I&D subgroup will focus on crafting a comprehensive Inclusion & Diversity strategy. Participants will gain insights into securing stakeholder buy-in, the essential steps for implementing an I&D plan, and practical toolkits to support organizations. Laura O'Donovan (She/Her) from the Irish Centre for Diversity will provide an overview of I&D in today’s workplace, trends emerging across Ireland, and practical starting points for companies ready to launch or refine their I&D approach. 📅 Workshop #2: Crafting an Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) Strategy 🗓️ Date: Thursday, November 7 | Time: 14:30 - 16:30 📍 Venue: Symphony AI Office, Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin To register please contact Declan Carolan or Tatiane Reiner #ECR #ECRIreland #Inclusion #Diversity #Workshop #I&DIreland #InclusionandDiversity Colm Rooney Paul Corcoran Suzanne Boyle Suzanne Quinn (McHugh) Edel Russell Helen Kenny Joanne O'Keeffe Felim Condron John Kearney Elayne Feerick Stephen Shallow Stephen Dillon Felicity Westlake Andy O'Brien Claire Lilley MCIM Ciara Farrington Fergus O'Brien Lorraine Butler Hugh Byrne Sorcha Breen Keith Farrell Paul Kelly Moira FitzGerald Aoife Butler Mark O'Dwyer Seán Higgins Ruth Hankin MSc Sabrina O'Leary Debbie Mullaney Niamh Higgins Gemma Ni Maoltuile Caroline Reid Eoghan Phelan Declan Carolan

📢 2 Days to Go to ECR Shopper Insights Webinar! Get Ready to Transform Your 2025 Strategy - Join us Nov 6 at the ECR Monthly Shopper Insights Webinar, where industry experts reveal game-changing insights into customer engagement and seasonal strategy. 💡 Andrew (Andy) Johnston from The Advantage Group International reveals 2024 ‘Voice of the Customer’ results for the Island of Ireland. Get the latest on supplier scores, strengths, and the most effective strategies to enhance customer engagement in 2025. 🎃 Andy O'Brien of EPIC Conjoint breaks down the influence of seasonal packaging. Discover the impact of Halloween-themed designs on market share and how this approach can drive customer loyalty—perfect timing to start planning for Easter '25! 📊 Jody Walshe of Worldpanel by Kantar brings the Back-to-School period into focus, outlining key trends that drove Irish grocery retail performance in 2024. Gain practical insights to refine your 2025 strategy—register today 👇 https://lnkd.in/e7aaUi7x #ShopperInsights #ECR #ECRIreland #ShopperBehaviour #ShoppingExperience #2025strategy #BestPractices #Collaboration #CategoryManagement #ShopperInsightsWebinar #Webinar Colm Rooney Paul Corcoran Suzanne Boyle Suzanne Quinn (McHugh) Edel Russell Helen Kenny Joanne O'Keeffe Felim Condron John Kearney Elayne Feerick Stephen Shallow Stephen Dillon Felicity Westlake Andy O'Brien Claire Lilley MCIM Ciara Farrington Fergus O'Brien Lorraine Butler Hugh Byrne Sorcha Breen Keith Farrell Paul Kelly Moira FitzGerald Aoife Butler Mark O'Dwyer Seán Higgins Ruth Hankin MSc Sabrina O'Leary Debbie Mullaney Niamh Higgins Gemma Ni Maoltuile Caroline Reid Eoghan Phelan Declan Carolan

📢 2 Days to go to the New #CatManNetwork Webinar Series Don't miss it. Master the 8-Step Category Management approach with insights from retailers and suppliers. This series is developed for both seasoned professionals and those new to the field. Discover how the 8-step framework can be applied to optimize category management through real-world examples shared by practitioners. Each session will be hosted by an ECR National and feature case studies from local retailers and suppliers. Webinar #1 Hosted by GS1 Switzerland 📅 November 06th, 12:00 – 13:00 CET Topic: "Strategic Alignment and Category Insights – How OVOMALTINE drives performance in the ready-to-drink category with shopper insights." Presenters: Steffen Rutter, Course Director, Category Management GS1 Switzerland Christian Belz, Key Account Manager & National Field Sales Force Manager, Wander AG Hear how OVOMALTINE leverages shopper insights to strengthen retailer partnerships as a category advisor. Gain knowledge from Swiss retail practices and understand the first steps in category management. Webinar #2 Hosted by Institut du Commerce, France 📅 November 28th, 12:00 – 13:00 CET Topic: "Category Role and Assessment – An effective Category Management approach between Lindt and Carrefour in France." Presenters: Frédéric Hu, Head of Analytics and Strategy, Carrefour Antoine FEDERICI, Key Account Manager, Lindt & Sprüngli Francoise Acca, ECR France, Institut du Commerce Learn how an FMCG company and a retailer develop an independent, objective approach to category management. Register Here: Step 1 & 2: https://lnkd.in/eWKkvwCG Step 3 & 4: https://lnkd.in/eWKkvwCG Antonella Altavilla Linda van Rijn Julian Plötz Georges F. Mirza Kong Hongliang David Ciancio Leonel Pava Silvia Scalia Fatima Merlin Xavier Hua Ana Maren Blasberg Ebba Kärrlander Colin Peacock Luc Demeulenaere Felipe Alonso Alessia Vercesi Frank Bonnamour Anna Ametova Sarah Miskell Sofia Allerby Declan Carolan John Fonteijn Émilie Chalvignac🐿️ Tatiane Reiner

Check out the latest insights, innovations, and sustainability initiatives from the ECR Community in our October newsletter! In this edition: GS1 Italy debuts Ecogentra for streamlined CO₂ reporting ECR Austria updates its Packaging Guideline to support recyclability in 14 languages Institut du Commerce enhances product transparency with Nutriscore and Origine'Info GS1 Germany GmbH explores FMCG’s future in the metaverse GS1 Guatemala drives progress on reducing food waste and stock shortages GS1 Switzerland navigates sourcing challenges in global crises ECR Retail Loss Group tackles on-shelf availability for better customer experience ECRTag by GS1 Germany dives into AI and ECR collaboration at ECR Days 2024 ECR Community launches a new Category Management Webinar Series ECR Ireland celebrates impactful Shopper Awards case studies 📩 Stay informed, stay inspired! Read the full newsletter and subscribe for updates. #ECRCommunity #Sustainability #SupplyChain #Innovation #Retail #Packaging #Metaverse #ConsumerTransparency #ShopperBehaviour #BestPractices #ECR #ECRTag Sofia Allerby Leonel Pava Silvia Scalia Émilie Chalvignac🐿️ Marilyne Filliger (Brönnimann) Daniel Ammerschuber Teresa Mischek-Moritz Iris Wildauer Mateusz Boruta Jordi Mur Xavier Hua Jenni Särkkä Ana Maren Blasberg Ebba Kärrlander Zoe Tsagkrasouli Aris Zoumpos Zoltán Krázli George Loizides Colin Peacock Azat Abdrakhmanov Carolina Gomez Paweł Brzeziński Louisa Milk Ingo Wolters Kong Hongliang Tatiane Reiner Tímea Berecz Sapar Tuganov John Fonteijn

📢 One Week Left Until the ECR Shopper Insights Webinar! On November 6, the ECR Monthly Shopper Insights Webinar will feature industry experts sharing insights on customer engagement and seasonal strategy. Expect valuable perspectives that drive results! 💡 Andrew (Andy) Johnston from Advantage Group International reveals 2024 ‘Voice of the Customer’ results for the Island of Ireland. Get the latest on supplier scores, strengths, and the most effective strategies to enhance customer engagement in 2025. 🎃 Andy O'Brien of EPIC Conjoint breaks down the influence of seasonal packaging. Discover the impact of Halloween-themed designs on market share and how this approach can drive customer loyalty—perfect timing to start planning for Easter '25! 📊 Jody Walshe of Worldpanel by Kantar brings the Back-to-School period into focus, outlining key trends that drove Irish grocery retail performance in 2024. Gain practical insights to refine your 2025 strategy—register today 👇 https://lnkd.in/enHJ_zZM #ShopperInsights #ECR #ECRIreland #ShopperBehaviour #ShoppingExperience #2025strategy #BestPractices #Collaboration #CategoryManagement #ShopperInsightsWebinar #Webinar Colm Rooney Paul Corcoran Suzanne Boyle Suzanne Quinn (McHugh) Edel Russell Helen Kenny Joanne O'Keeffe Felim Condron John Kearney Elayne Feerick Stephen Shallow Stephen Dillon Felicity Westlake Claire Lilley MCIM Ciara Farrington Fergus O'Brien Lorraine Butler Hugh Byrne Sorcha Breen Keith Farrell Paul Kelly Moira FitzGerald Aoife Butler Mark O'Dwyer Seán Higgins Ruth Hankin MSc Sabrina O'Leary Debbie Mullaney Niamh Higgins Gemma Ni Maoltuile Caroline Reid Eoghan Phelan Declan Carolan

Following July’s Workshop #1, this second workshop ECR I&D subgroup will focus on crafting a comprehensive Inclusion & Diversity strategy. Participants will gain insights into securing stakeholder buy-in, the essential steps for implementing an I&D plan, and practical toolkits to support organizations. Laura O'Donovan (She/Her) from the Irish Centre for Diversity will provide an overview of I&D in today’s workplace, trends emerging across Ireland, and practical starting points for companies ready to launch or refine their I&D approach. 📅 Workshop #2: Crafting an Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) Strategy 🗓️ Date: Thursday, November 7 | Time: 14:30 - 16:30 📍 Venue: Symphony AI Office, Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin To register please contact Declan Carolan or Tatiane Reiner #ECR #ECRIreland #Inclusion #Diversity #Workshop #I&DIreland #InclusionandDiversity Colm Rooney Paul Corcoran Suzanne Boyle Suzanne Quinn (McHugh) Edel Russell Helen Kenny Joanne O'Keeffe Felim Condron John Kearney Elayne Feerick Stephen Shallow Stephen Dillon Felicity Westlake Andy O'Brien Claire Lilley MCIM Ciara Farrington Fergus O'Brien Lorraine Butler Hugh Byrne Sorcha Breen Keith Farrell Paul Kelly Moira FitzGerald Aoife Butler Mark O'Dwyer Seán Higgins Ruth Hankin MSc Sabrina O'Leary Debbie Mullaney Niamh Higgins Gemma Ni Maoltuile Caroline Reid Eoghan Phelan Declan Carolan

📢 Get Ready to Transform Your 2025 Strategy - ECR Shopper Insights Webinar Join us Nov 6 at the ECR Monthly Shopper Insights Webinar, where industry experts reveal game-changing insights into customer engagement and seasonal strategy. 💡 Andrew (Andy) Johnston from The Advantage Group International reveals 2024 ‘Voice of the Customer’ results for the Island of Ireland. Get the latest on supplier scores, strengths, and the most effective strategies to enhance customer engagement in 2025. 🎃 Andy O'Brien of EPIC Conjoint breaks down the influence of seasonal packaging. Discover the impact of Halloween-themed designs on market share and how this approach can drive customer loyalty—perfect timing to start planning for Easter '25! 📊 Jody Walshe of Worldpanel by Kantar brings the Back-to-School period into focus, outlining key trends that drove Irish grocery retail performance in 2024. Gain practical insights to refine your 2025 strategy—register today 👇 https://lnkd.in/e7aaUi7x #ShopperInsights #ECR #ECRIreland #ShopperBehaviour #ShoppingExperience #2025strategy #BestPractices #Collaboration #CategoryManagement #ShopperInsightsWebinar #Webinar Colm Rooney Paul Corcoran Suzanne Boyle Suzanne Quinn (McHugh) Edel Russell Helen Kenny Joanne O'Keeffe Felim Condron John Kearney Elayne Feerick Stephen Shallow Stephen Dillon Felicity Westlake Andy O'Brien Claire Lilley MCIM Ciara Farrington Fergus O'Brien Lorraine Butler Hugh Byrne Sorcha Breen Keith Farrell Paul Kelly Moira FitzGerald Aoife Butler Mark O'Dwyer Seán Higgins Ruth Hankin MSc Sabrina O'Leary Debbie Mullaney Niamh Higgins Gemma Ni Maoltuile Caroline Reid Eoghan Phelan Declan Carolan

NEW! Exciting news from ECR Ireland! The launch of the ECR Sustainability Peer Group at the Camden Court Hotel in Dublin occurred on Thursday. This peer-to-peer support group aims to foster collaboration among senior executives who have responsibility for sustainability in the Irish market. Key representatives from leading retailers, manufacturers, and service providers gathered to discuss key sustainability topics and strategies, highlighting the importance of staying updated on national and international developments through the ECR Community network. Notably, the group identified the 5 Hottest Topics for Irish sustainability managers right now, including CSRD, consumer education, peer-to-peer collaboration, community engagement, and alignment on guiding principles. Stay tuned for upcoming events focusing on these crucial themes as the ECR Sustainability Subgroup will meet to consider this output and propose a series of meetings & events going forward. Critical to the success of the meeting was the attendance by some of the most influential proponents of sustainability in Ireland including Keith Farrell, Adam Baker, Hugh Byrne, Andrew McGregor, Owen Keogh, Carla McSorley, Shane Hogan OPNBuildings, Louise O'Connor, Maria Svejdar, Ciaran O’ Donnell, Sian Young, Mark Woods, Grainne Lynch, Tatiane Reiner and Declan Carolan. Get ready to engage, collaborate, and drive sustainability forward with ECR Ireland's Sustainability Peer Group! #Sustainability #ECRIreland #PeerGroup #Collaboration #IrishMarket #SustainabilityLeaders Nicholas Reynolds Micheal Donohoe Edel Russell Helen Kenny Moira FitzGerald Paul Kelly Rahim O. Declan Nugent Bernie Caulfield (Assoc CIPD) Colm Rooney Fiona Keenan Felicity Westlake Gioia Onofri Debbie Gorman Paul Farrell Aga O'Callaghan Kay Lyons Colin Finnerty Anne Marie Kelly Donal Quinn Lisa Doberenz Seán Higgins Mark Groome Ciarán Doyle Ruth Hankin MSc

📢 Get Ready to Transform Your 2025 Strategy - ECR Shopper Insights Webinar Join us Nov 6 at the ECR Monthly Shopper Insights Webinar, where industry experts reveal game-changing insights into customer engagement and seasonal strategy. 💡 Andrew (Andy) Johnston from The Advantage Group International reveals 2024 ‘Voice of the Customer’ results for the Island of Ireland. Get the latest on supplier scores, strengths, and the most effective strategies to enhance customer engagement in 2025. 🎃 Andy O'Brien of EPIC Conjoint breaks down the influence of seasonal packaging. Discover the impact of Halloween-themed designs on market share and how this approach can drive customer loyalty—perfect timing to start planning for Easter '25! 📊 Jody Walshe of Worldpanel by Kantar brings the Back-to-School period into focus, outlining key trends that drove Irish grocery retail performance in 2024. Gain practical insights to refine your 2025 strategy—register today 👇 https://lnkd.in/e7aaUi7x #ShopperInsights #ECR #ECRIreland #ShopperBehaviour #ShoppingExperience #2025strategy #BestPractices #Collaboration #CategoryManagement #ShopperInsightsWebinar #Webinar Colm Rooney Paul Corcoran Suzanne Boyle Suzanne Quinn (McHugh) Edel Russell Helen Kenny Joanne O'Keeffe Felim Condron John Kearney Elayne Feerick Stephen Shallow Stephen Dillon Felicity Westlake Andy O'Brien Claire Lilley MCIM Ciara Farrington Fergus O'Brien Lorraine Butler Hugh Byrne Sorcha Breen Keith Farrell Paul Kelly Moira FitzGerald Aoife Butler Mark O'Dwyer Seán Higgins Ruth Hankin MSc Sabrina O'Leary Debbie Mullaney Niamh Higgins Gemma Ni Maoltuile Caroline Reid Eoghan Phelan Declan Carolan

🔉 2 days to go for our ECR Ireland Digital Path to Purchase! ⏳ To all ECR Ireland members Don’t miss out on the upcoming webinar featuring the Digital Transformation and Retail Media journey of US supermarket giant Albertsons! This insightful webinar session will cover the "Retail Media Network Value Proposition & the Future of Retail Media," offering ECR Ireland members a unique perspective into Albertsons' digital evolution. Presenters from IBM: Amy Blasco BA, MA, MBA, North America: Distribution CT Retail Lead, IBM Brett Wachter, EMEA Marketing Technology & Adobe Consulting Lead, IBM When: 23rd October 2024, Wednesday Time: 2:30 - 3:30 Where: Online Click on the link below to register: https://lnkd.in/gAhwG5dQ #ECR #ECRIreland #WebinarSeries #DigitalPathtoPurchase #Collaboration #BestPractices Colm Rooney Paul Corcoran Suzanne Boyle Suzanne Quinn (McHugh) Edel Russell Helen Kenny Joanne O'Keeffe Felim Condron John Kearney Elayne Feerick Stephen Shallow Stephen Dillon Felicity Westlake Andy O'Brien Claire Lilley MCIM Ciara Farrington Fergus O'Brien Lorraine Butler Hugh Byrne Sorcha Breen Keith Farrell Paul Kelly Moira FitzGerald Aoife Butler Mark O'Dwyer Seán Higgins Ruth Hankin MSc Sabrina O'Leary Debbie Mullaney Niamh Higgins Gemma Ni Maoltuile Caroline Reid Eoghan Phelan