BWG Foods launches pioneering mobile self-checkout technology in Irish grocery retail stores

BWG Foods partners with MishiPay to become the first retail and FMCG group in Ireland to introduce frictionless technology New technology enables greater social distancing in-store by allowing customers to scan and pay for items using their phone 20 August, 2020 – Leading retailer and wholesaler, BWG Foods, has become the first retail and FMCG… Continue reading BWG Foods launches pioneering mobile self-checkout technology in Irish grocery retail stores

BWG becomes first FMCG group to launch a fleet of Biogas delivery vehicles in Ireland

BWG Foods, one of Ireland’s leading wholesale and retail groups, has become the first FMCG group in Ireland to launch a fleet of biogas powered vehicles as part of the implementation of its ambitious sustainability strategy.   BWG Foods, owners and operators of the SPAR, EUROSPAR, Londis, MACE and XL brands, has launched an initial… Continue reading BWG becomes first FMCG group to launch a fleet of Biogas delivery vehicles in Ireland

Feeding Kindness: BWG Foods Keeping the Show on the Road with Storage and Transport Support  

  BWG Foods’ support of FoodCloud during Covid-19 crisis has been integral to keeping surplus products moving around the country and reaching those in most need. BWG Foods has been donating to FoodCloud since 2015 and in this time FoodCloud has redistributed more than 190 tonnes of surplus food from four BWG sites: BWG Foods… Continue reading Feeding Kindness: BWG Foods Keeping the Show on the Road with Storage and Transport Support  

XL retail brand and Marty Morrissey make the perfect team

We all need a smile from time to time during these extraordinary times and grocery retail brand XL is proud to be the official sponsor of RTE Player’s new four part series, Marty in the Shed, which sees the hugely popular Gaelic Games correspondent broadcasting a light-hearted talk-show from his garden shed in Co. Clare.… Continue reading XL retail brand and Marty Morrissey make the perfect team

SPAR and FAI team up to release healthy eating guide

The Football Association of Ireland are delighted to join forces with SPAR, to encourage children to adopt healthy eating habits by sharing easy-to-follow recipes for wholesome breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks at home, all made with ingredients available in your local SPAR store. Eating healthier food helps children to concentrate for longer and learn more,… Continue reading SPAR and FAI team up to release healthy eating guide

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Local XL retailer unveils special remembrance

Joe and Michelle Gallagher remembering baby Patrick Joseph On Saturday last, Joe and Michelle Gallagher finally revealed the poignant story being the selling of ‘Leitir Lollypops’ in their XL store in the picturesque Lettermacaward Gaeltacht village in the Rosses region of County Donegal. For many people, the loss of a baby leaves them feeling empty… Continue reading Local XL retailer unveils special remembrance

SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme open to schools nationwide

More than 38,000 primary school students expected to compete for SPAR5s title with national finals to take place in the Aviva Stadium   The SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme for 2020 was officially launched by new programme ambassadors, Republic of Ireland International footballers Jack Byrne and Amber Barrett. The fun five-a-side football programme has… Continue reading SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme open to schools nationwide

The Daily Mile – a SPAR supported primary school initiative

Landmark number of 1,000 schools in sight As part of SPAR’s partnership as Official Retail Partner of Athletics Ireland they will support a number of different Athletics Ireland initiatives including the Daily Mile. The Daily Mile, a SPAR supported initiative is a primary school programme which sees children run or jog at their own pace,… Continue reading The Daily Mile – a SPAR supported primary school initiative

BWG Foods Wins Best Innovation Award at Eir Spider Awards

MACE receives Best Integrated Media Campaign Award BWG Foods and its MACE retail brand have received national recognition at the highly prestigious Eir Spider Awards which took place in the RDS recently, taking home the Best Innovation and Best Integrated Media Campaign awards respectively. Fighting off competition from AIB amongst others in a category which… Continue reading BWG Foods Wins Best Innovation Award at Eir Spider Awards

SPAR Merrion Row scoops top international award

SPAR Merrion Row was the recipient of the Small Store of the Year Award at the prestigious international IGD Awards in London recently.  SPAR Merrion Row was selected for the coveted accolade ahead of international competition from Great Britain, Denmark, Belgium, Northern Ireland and China. The Institute of Grocery Distribution, or IGD, is a renowned… Continue reading SPAR Merrion Row scoops top international award