Checkout has announced the winners of the prestigious National Grocery Retail Awards 2023 during a gala awards ceremony at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin, on Friday, 10 November.
These awards, now in their third year, combine the legacy of Checkout’s previous awards, including the Best in Fresh awards, and celebrate best-in-class performance across all areas of grocery retailing.
"Today's Irish grocery retail landscape is not just about transactions; it's about creating memorable, engaging experiences for consumers," states Maev Martin, editor of Checkout magazine.
"The winners and finalists of the National Grocery Retail Awards 2023 are industry leaders who have not just kept pace with changing consumer trends, but have been at the forefront, innovating and inspiring. Their dedication to excellence is not just a business strategy; it is a passion that transforms every aspect of grocery shopping into an experience that resonates with and delights customers. These awards celebrate their commitment to excellence,” Martin adds.
This year's ceremony was notable for introducing an inaugural initiative to commend local stores for their exceptional community service.
Acknowledging that excellence extends beyond the winners' circle, Checkout has introduced a 'Highly Commended' citation.
This recognition celebrates stores that, while not finalists, have achieved notable scores in our independent audits, demonstrating their unwavering dedication to serving their customers.
The full list of finalists, winners and highly commended store is available on the National Grocery Retail Awards website and below:
FINALISTS & WINNERS
CASH & CARRY / WHOLESALE OUTLET OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Value Centre Mullingar
IRELAND'S FORECOURT RETAILER OF THE YEAR
WINNER: O’Brien’s Centra Mullingar
FINALISTS:
Casey's Londis / Circle K Castlebar
Mulrooney’s Gala Roscrea
CONVENIENCE STORE RETAILER OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Horkan’s Centra Greenhills
FINALISTS:
Daybreak Williamstown
Mace Bettystown
IRELAND’S NEW STORE OF THE YEAR
WINNER: SuperValu Newcastle
FINALISTS:
Aldi Adamstown
Mace Bettystown
RETAIL STORE OF THE YEAR LARGE SUPERMARKET
WINNER: Scally’s SuperValu Clonakilty
FINALISTS:
O’Toole’s SuperValu Tuam
Moriarty’s SuperValu Palmerstown
RETAIL STORE OF THE YEAR MEDIUM SUPERMARKET
SPONSORED BY INVEST NI
WINNER: SuperValu Rathgar
FINALISTS:
Garvey’s SuperValu Cobh
SuperValu Castletownbere
RETAIL STORE OF THE YEAR SMALL SUPERMARKET
WINNER: Broderick’s Spar Croom
FINALISTS:
Cosgrove’s Centra Maugheraboy
Herlihy’s Centra Fermoy
IRELAND’S BEST FOOD-TO-GO OFFERING
WINNER: Quish’s SuperValu West Village Ballincollig
FINALISTS:
Broderick’s Spar Croom
Scally’s SuperValu Clonakilty
IRELAND’S BEST DELI OFFERING
WINNER: Scally’s SuperValu Clonakilty
FINALISTS:
Quish’s SuperValu Tramore
Quish’s SuperValu Main Street Ballincollig
IRELAND’S BEST IN-STORE OFF-LICENCE
WINNER: SuperValu Swords Pavilions Shopping Center
FINALISTS:
O’Keeffe’s SuperValu Bantry
Moriarty’s SuperValu Palmerstown
IRELAND’S BEST FRESH MEAT OFFERING
WINNER: Fleming’s SuperValu
FINALISTS:
McCarthy’s Eurospar Kilkenny
Garvey’s SuperValu Castleisland
IRELAND’S BEST FRESH FISH / SEAFOOD OFFERING
WINNER: Pettitts SuperValu – Bray
FINALISTS:
O’Toole’s SuperValu Tuam
Flemings SuperValu
IRELAND’S BEST FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLE OFFERING
WINNER: SuperValu Knocklyon
FINALISTS:
Pettitts SuperValu Bray
Fresh Today Carrickonshannon
IRELAND'S BEST BAKERY OFFERING
WINNER: Mulrooney’s Gala Roscrea
FINALISTS:
Garvey’s SuperValu Castleisland
O’Toole’s Supervalu Tuam
IRELAND’S BEST FRESH DAIRY OFFERING
WINNER: O’Keeffe’s SuperValu Bantry
FINALISTS:
SuperValu Castletownbere
Mary’s of Athlone SuperValu
IRELAND’S BEST SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE
WINNER: O’Keeffe’s SuperValu Newmarket
IRELAND'S MOST CREATIVE FRESH FOOD RETAILER
WINNER: Garvey’s SuperValu Castleisland
FINALISTS:
Cosgrove’s Centra Maugheraboy
Smith’s SuperValu Johnstown Centre
EXCELLENCE IN FRESH FOOD RETAILING IN A LARGE SUPERMARKET
WINNER: Pettitt’s SuperValu – Bray
FINALISTS:
O’Toole’s SuperValu Tuam
Moriarty’s SuperValu Palmerstown
EXCELLENCE IN FRESH FOOD RETAILING IN A MEDIUM SUPERMARKET
SPONSORED BY KELSIUS
WINNER: Quish’s SuperValu Tramore
FINALISTS:
SuperValu Portumna
Garvey’s SuperValu Cobh
EXCELLENCE IN FRESH FOOD RETAILING IN A SMALL SUPERMARKET
SPONSORED BY KELSIUS
WINNER: Cosgrove’s Centra Maugheraboy
FINALISTS:
Garvey’s Centra Adare
Quish’s SuperValu Main Street Ballincollig
EXCELLENCE IN FRESH FOOD RETAILING IN A FORECOURT STORE
SPONSORED BY KELSIUS
WINNER: Casey’s Londis / Circle K Castlebar
FINALISTS:
O’Brien’s Centra Mullingar
Mulrooney’s Gala Roscrea
EXCELLENCE IN FRESH FOOD RETAILING IN A CONVENIENCE STORE
SPONSORED BY KELSIUS
WINNER: Garvey’s Centra Adare
FINALISTS:
Mace Blackbull
Mace Bettystown
DISCOUNTER STORE OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Aldi Adamstown
IRELAND'S BEST SUPPORTER OF LOCAL COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
WINNER: Maxol, Dublin Road, Dundalk
MOTORWAY SERVICES OUTLET OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Junction 14
GROUP / CHAIN AWARDS
IRELAND’S RETAILER OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Tesco Ireland
IRELAND’S FRESH FOOD RETAILER OF THE YEAR
WINNER: SuperValu
IRELAND’S DISCOUNTER OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Aldi Ireland
IRELAND’S BEST SUPPORTER OF LOCAL SUPPLIERS
WINNER: SuperValu
SUPPLIER AWARDS
FRESH PRODUCE SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
SPONSORED BY GALA RETAIL SERVICES IRELAND
WINNER: Keelings
FINALISTS:
Aurivo
Pilgrim’s Food Masters
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Canny and Doherty SuperValu
Daybreak Bective
Daybreak Collinstown
Finn's Daybreak
Harte's Spar Clonakilty
Hiney's Londis Crossmolina
Daybreak Dungarvan
Fitzpatrick's Spar Monasterevin
Herlihy's Centra, Oliver Plunkett Street
ALDI Trinity Street, Wexford
SuperValu Lucan
Supervalu Sundrive
SuperValu Sutton
Kilbarry SuperValu Waterford
Centra Junction 13
SuperValu Walkinstown
Maxol Wilton
Fresh Today Carrickonshannon
Burgess Costcutter
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