SPAR Partners with European Gold Medallist Sharlene Mawdsley to launch European Athletics Indoor Championship Campaign

SPAR, Ireland’s leading convenience retailer, has partnered with Irish Olympian, European Athletics Championship gold medallist and 400m star Sharlene Mawdsley to promote their ongoing commitment to Irish athletics ahead of the 2025 European Athletics Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn.   SPAR has sponsored the European Athletics Championships since 1996, supported over 80 competitions over those 29… Continue reading SPAR Partners with European Gold Medallist Sharlene Mawdsley to launch European Athletics Indoor Championship Campaign

BWG Foods is proud to support the Irish Grocers Benevolent Fund (IGBF)

The BWG Foods team are always proud to support the efforts of the Irish Grocers Benevolent Fund and the families who avail of its services. The charity assists up to 200 families at any one time and contributes approximately €500,000 annually in support.    The Irish Grocers Benevolent Fund is supported by the leading companies… Continue reading BWG Foods is proud to support the Irish Grocers Benevolent Fund (IGBF)

BWG Foods wins national SEAI Award

BWG Foods was recently presented with the 2024 SEAI Energy Award  for Transport. THE SEAI Awards celebrates excellence in sustainable and renewable energy across Ireland. BWG Foods’ Logistics Division was recognised for exemplary performance and innovation in low emissions transport based around its extensive Transport Decarbonisation Project, which delivered a superior sustainable distribution operation in… Continue reading BWG Foods wins national SEAI Award

BWG Foods publishes Gender Pay Gap Report for 2024

BWG Foods today publishes our Gender Pay Gap report for 2024. The Employment Equality Act 1998 (Section 20A) (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2022 require Organisations in scope to pick a snapshot date. BWG Foods selected 30th June 2024 and here report on remuneration for work done in the 12-month period up to the snapshot… Continue reading BWG Foods publishes Gender Pay Gap Report for 2024

BWG Foods wins All-Ireland Sustainability award for Energy Initiative of the Year

BWG Foods was delighted to accept the award for Sustainability Initiative of the Year at the All Ireland Sustainability Awards at the La Mon Hotel & Country Club, Belfast recently.   The All-Ireland Sustainability organisation is a platform dedicated to uniting individuals, communities, and businesses to create a greener future for the island of Ireland.… Continue reading BWG Foods wins All-Ireland Sustainability award for Energy Initiative of the Year

SPAR and Kellie Harrington celebrate Stay in the Game competition winners

SPAR recently teamed up with two-time Olympic Gold Medallist and Irish boxing legend Kellie Harrington to announce the winners of SPAR’s Stay in the Game competition. The competition, a key initiative of the SPAR Community Fund 2024, launched in May and aimed at empowering teenage girls in sports and addressing the challenges they face in sustaining their… Continue reading SPAR and Kellie Harrington celebrate Stay in the Game competition winners

EUROSPAR shows support to St Vincent de Paul

EUROSPAR Sales Director, Peter Dwan, recently presented a cheque for €25,000 to St Vincent de Paul, on behalf of Ireland’s nationwide network of EUROSPAR retailers. St Vincent de Paul (SVP) charity is a voluntary organisation that works with people experiencing hardship and disadvantage and strives for an Ireland without poverty where everyone can meet their… Continue reading EUROSPAR shows support to St Vincent de Paul

Londis announces new charity partnership with €10,000 donation

Irish Hospice Foundation to be supported by Londis retailers for two-year term December 18: Leading Irish retail convenience brand Londis has announced Irish Hospice Foundation as its new national charity partner for the next two years, with an initial donation of €10,000. Chosen by Londis retailer, Irish Hospice Foundation works to ensure that the best… Continue reading Londis announces new charity partnership with €10,000 donation

10 local schools share in SPAR’s €10,000 Christmas Campaign

10 local primary schools from around Ireland recently shared in SPAR’s €10,000 Christmas campaign, which was aimed at getting the nation singing along to the theme of SPAR’s award-winning Christmas TV advert. The advert, SPAR Finding Christmas, made its debut last Christmas and features a soundtrack specially produced in 2022 by a supergroup of emerging… Continue reading 10 local schools share in SPAR’s €10,000 Christmas Campaign

BWG Foods publishes Gender Pay Gap Report for 2023

The Employment Equality Act 1998 (Section 20A) (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2022 require Organisations in scope to pick a snapshot date.  BWG Foods selected 30th June 2023 and here report on remuneration for work done in the 12-month period up to the snapshot date. The company reports the following BWG Foods: The mean Gender… Continue reading BWG Foods publishes Gender Pay Gap Report for 2023

Fruitful Season for Strawberry Suppliers

Pictured is BWG Foods’ Chief Operations Officer Simon Marriott at the group’s National Distribution Centre in Kilcarbery, taking delivery of the first Irish strawberries of the season to hit supermarket and convenience store shelves as the business announces a projected sales increase of over 20 percent on last year for the queen of the berries.… Continue reading Fruitful Season for Strawberry Suppliers

Londis announce LauraLynn as official charity partner with donation of €10,000

Londis is delighted to announce that LauraLynn Ireland’s Children’s Hospice will be its new national charity partner for the next two years, vowing to help the Children’s Hospice fulfil their mission to provide essential personalised care to children with palliative care needs.   LauraLynn is the only specialist hospice in Ireland to care for children with… Continue reading Londis announce LauraLynn as official charity partner with donation of €10,000