Daybreak Newhall in Naas, Co. Kildare has been named ‘Overall Store of the Year’ at the annual Daybreak Store of the Year Awards.
The ceremony took place on 6 March at the Heritage Killenard, Co. Laois.
The Newhall store, operated by Top Oil and headed by manager Briege O’Kane, took the top prize for the night.
The busy forecourt, which has been part of the Daybreak group since 2022, was recently refurbished.
The improvement works included introducing the Daybreak exclusive Munch & Co. deli and Lickety Split ice cream as well as 9 Grams coffee brands.
Fifteen retailers were shortlisted for the overall award, which recognises excellence in convenience retailing.
Judges assessed the retailers against rigorous criteria, covering all key areas in operating a store.
These included value execution, customer service, products, services, food safety and the overall store environment.
In addition to Store of the Year, prizes were awarded in categories such as customer service, food to go, hot beverages and charity merit.
‘Providing An Exceptional Service’
Commenting on the awards, head of retail & Musgrave MarketPlace Thomas Morrison said, “I want to wish my congratulations to Briege O’Kane, Store Manager, and all the amazing team at Daybreak Newhall on winning ‘Overall Store of the Year’ at the Daybreak Store of the Year Awards.
“These awards celebrate the best of the best across the Daybreak family ad taking home the top prize is an incredible achievement.
“The win by Daybreak Newhall and the Top Oil team is a testament to their huge effort and commitment to providing an exceptional service to their customers.
“With the Store of the Year awards, we are proud to come together to recognise and celebrate the amazing retailers within the Daybreak group.
“We were blown away by the high standards demonstrated throughout the store audit process.”
Morrison concluded, “Well done to all the finalists and winners!”
Full List Of Winners
Best Neighbourhood Store of the Year Award: Daybreak Garrycastle operated by Top Oil
Best High Convenience Store of the Year Award: Daybreak Mountsuir
Best Forecourt Store of the Year Award: Daybreak Dungarvan
Best Wine Award: Daybreak Edgeworthstown
Best Off-Licence Award: Daybreak Portumna
Best Hot Beverage Award: Daybreak Broomfield
Best In-Store Value Execution Award: Daybreak Garrycastle operated by Top Oil
Best Impulse Award: Daybreak Cobh Cross operated by Top Oil
Best Grocery Award: Daybreak Ferns
Best Food To Go Award: Daybreak South Link
Best Customer Service Award: Daybreak The Gandon Inn
Charity Merit Award: Daybreak Dungarvan
Exceptional Performance in Food Safety Category 3 /4 : Daybreak Dungarvan
Exceptional Performance in Food Safety Category 1/2 : Daybreak Garrycastle operated by Top Oil
Read More: Universal Graphics Illuminates Shopper Journey at SuperValu Tramore
