Kildare shop wins overall prize at national awards
Kevin Fitzgerald, Head of Field Sales, Aryzta, and Jim O’Connor, National Sales Manager, National Lottery presenting the award for National Convenience Store of the Year (Overall Winner) to Alex DuPreez, Donal Fitzpatrick and Eduardo Galeno, SPAR Junction 14 Mayfield.
A MONASTEREVIN shop, SPAR Junction 14 Mayfield, was named Convenience Store of the Year at the 25th annual ShelfLife C-Store Awards, being named National Convenience Store of the Year (Overall Winner) and also taking home the title of Forecourt Retailer of the Year.
These awards, regarded as the most prestigious in Ireland’s convenience retail sector, were presented at a gala event in the Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire, attended by over 380 industry leaders.
Owned and operated by Liam and Donal Fitzpatrick, SPAR Junction 14 was a trailblazer when it opened in 2011, introducing an innovative mix of shopping and dining facilities for transient customers.
Speaking about the achievement, Colin Donnelly, Sales Director, BWG Foods, said: “Congratulations to Liam, Donal, and the entire team at SPAR Junction 14 Mayfield on this incredible success.”
“Winning the overall National Convenience Store of the Year award is a huge deal and a wonderful acknowledgement of their commitment to innovation and excellence. These awards are among the most coveted in our industry and reflect the strength of the SPAR brand and its retailers. Junction 14 has been a true ambassador for convenience retailing in Ireland, and this recognition is richly deserved.”
