Retailers from all over Ireland gathered at Killashee House, Co Kildare, for the prestigious 5 Star Awards ceremony run by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the SPAR and EUROSPAR brands in Ireland. Held in association with the Excellence Ireland Quality Association, the 5 Star Awards are only given to stores that pass a grueling… Continue reading SPAR and EUROSPAR Stores Claim Accolades at National 5 Star Awards
TV Star Chooses Winner Of Sandwich Contest in Family Fun Day Celebration Lucky customers got more than they bargained for when they called in to Fitzpatrick’s New Lodge SPAR last Saturday – and found Donal Skeehan judging a sandwich contest. The celebrity cook was in town to choose the winner of the New Lodge Sandwich… Continue reading Donal’s Buttered Up At Fitzpatrick’s New Lodge SPAR Grand Opening
Paula Lane from Coronation Street and Ryan Andrews from Fair City launch 2014 Race – Up to 12,000 adults and children expected for great family running day out ~ The SPAR Great Ireland Run 2014 – which will take place on Sunday, the 6th of April in the Phoenix Park, Dublin – was launched today… Continue reading Soap Stars Battle it Out at Launch of SPAR Great Ireland Ru
The Irish Grocers Benevolent Fund (www.IGBF.ie) a voluntary registered charity, has announced the appointment of Mr. Willie O’Byrne as President of Appeals 2014. Willie succeeds Leonard Hegarty, President of Appeals 2013, who enjoyed tremendous success in delivering much needed funds for the charity. Speaking following the appointment, Willie commented “The IGBF has successfully assisted over… Continue reading IGBF President of Appeals 2014 appointed
Retailers from all over Ireland gathered at the Newpark Hotel, Co Kilkenny, for the XL Store of the Year awards ceremony run by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the XL brand. The XL Store of the Year Awards are only given to stores that pass a tough year-long inspection, including visits from mystery shoppers.… Continue reading XL Stores Honoured at XL Store of the Year Awards
• Hot beverage sales at SPAR and EUROSPAR have grown by 31% in last four years with revenue predicted to top €23m in next 12 months • In-store coffee offerings to be rolled out to another 30 stores in 2014, marking €360,000 investment Leading Irish retailers SPAR and EUROSPAR have signed new contracts with… Continue reading SPAR and EUROSPAR Sign New Contracts with Insomnia and Tim Hortons to Grow Coffee Offering
Donal visits SPAR stores on nationwide HomeCooked tour of 15 counties November and December: SPAR customers across the country got more than they bargained for when they popped down to their local SPAR store and came face to face with Donal Skehan. The 27-year-old celebrity cook was travelling the country for his live cooking show,… Continue reading TV Star Donal Skehan Makes Special Appearancves in SPAR Stores Across Ireland
EUROSPAR Baltinglass opened its doors to the local community last week, with a fantastic food fair and customer celebration evening. The food fair was a great success with food tastings ranging from mince pies to in-season fruits to delicious honey roast ham. There was entertainment too with carol singing by local group “Get Vocal” in… Continue reading Quinns of Baltinglass Ltd proudly opened their new EUROSPAR store last week
Children can now send their Christmas lists to Santa without leaving hospital EUROSPAR stores across Ireland set up Santa post boxes instore Children spending Christmas in hospital no longer have to worry about sending their letters to Santa, thanks to EUROSPAR. A special EUROSPAR post-box that delivers direct to the North Pole was set up… Continue reading Temple Street Hospital Gets Special Santa Post-box, Thanks To EUROSPAR
Increased capacity and improved layout for cash & carry now 30 years in business Value Centre Sligo has just completed a major rehaul following a €600,000 investment from owners BWG Foods. The cash & carry, now 30 years in business, has been completely renovated and expanded to 25,000 sq ft. To celebrate this landmark occasion,… Continue reading Value Centre Sligo Gets €600,000 Upgrade
SPAR Parkwest Voted Ireland’s Best Convenience Store SPAR Parkwest in Dublin scooped the Supreme Award National Convenience Store of the Year 2013 at the ShelfLife C-Store Awards last week, making it officially the best convenience store in Ireland. “With consistent and unparalleled store standards throughout every department, SPAR Parkwest is the best in the country… Continue reading BWG Stores Sweep the Boards at National C Store Awards
Dragon’s Den star Bobby Kerr and Davy Fitzgerald officially opened Bernie’s SPAR in Clarecastle last week with a store celebration for customers. The family fun day featured food, refreshments and prize giveaways, as well as a couple of famous faces. Davy Fitzgerald and Stephen and David O’Halloran brought the Liam McCarthy cup along on the… Continue reading Dragon’s Den Star Bobby Kerr and Davy Fitzgerald Open New SPAR Store in Clarecastle
