Eason has signed a £4 million (#5 million) supply agreement with Musgrave Cash and Carry. Musgrave's will supply all confectionery, soft drinks, snacks and tobacco products to Eason's retail outlets in the Republic. These were previously supplied by individual manufacturers and agents. Musgrave national sales manager, Mr Leonard Hegarty said Eason will share the benefits of the group's £1.6 billion bulk buying power.