JAMES BURKE & ASSOCIATES LIMITED

James Burke & Associates Limited (JB&A) are a leading advisory practice specialising in the food and retail sectors. Drawing on deep industry expertise, the firm helps businesses of all sizes build and develop their operations through a suite of programmes, workshops and strategic support. Their team adopts a collaborative, strategic approach to strengthen stakeholder engagement across the food supply chain, ensuring clients can navigate market challenges and seize growth opportunities.

JB&A’s service portfolio is extensive and highly customised. In retail, they deliver business audits, customer‑service and negotiation training, management development, procurement consultancy, and town‑retail strategy development, alongside bespoke business‑plan and feasibility studies. For food enterprises, they offer route‑to‑market analysis, sales‑growth strategy formulation, regional food strategy development, brand positioning, and comprehensive business‑plan and mentoring services. Both sectors benefit from individual coaching, strategic plan development and network facilitation. Clients also enjoy on‑demand access to the Retail Learning Hub, which provides up‑to‑date lectures and training modules that can be completed at their own pace.

Based in Dublin, JB&A works with retailers, restaurateurs, producers and emerging food‑chain entrepreneurs, creating the environment for success and celebrating client achievements across Ireland’s vibrant food and retail landscape.