RGDATA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

RGDATA - the Retail Grocery Dairy & Allied Trades Association - is a company limited by guarantee that gives a collective voice to more than 3,500 independent, family-owned food and convenience shops across Ireland. By champion-ing the interests of these community retailers, RGDATA ensures that their concerns are heard by government, regulators, politicians and the media, influencing policy on everything from budgeting and retail crime to the Deposit Return Scheme and the National Minimum Wage.

The association offers a suite of practical, 24-hour services for its members, including HR and business advice, a dedicated helpline and a members-only website. It also leads on planning and town-centre development through its "Centre First" initiative, promoting retail growth that is pro-consumer, environmentally sound and sustainable. In addition, RGDATA provides sustainability guidance, shares green-grocer tips, and represents members on key industry boards such as the DRSI. Based in Dublin, the organisation is a trusted partner for independent retailers seeking advocacy, support and a greener, more resilient future.