Mayo XL stores take big prizes at XL Retailing Standard Awards

SEVERAL Mayo XL Stores were honoured for achieving outstanding excellence in retail at the recent prestigious XL Retailing Standard Awards.

The ceremony - run by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the XL brand - attracted retailers from all over Ireland to the Lyrath Hotel in Co. Kilkenny.

Shelia Clarke, Clarke's XL, Ballina; Peter McDonnell, McDonnell's XL, George's Street, Killala; Pat Conway, XL Knappagh Stores, Leenane Road, Westport; Paul Scriney, Scriney's XL, Lower Charles Street, Castlebar; and Michael Barrett, XL Turlough Stores, Turlough, Castlebar, were among a group of retailers from around the country who were awarded a Silver Retailing Standard Award.

A Bronze Retailing Standard Award was awarded to Paul Gannon, Gannon's XL, Belclare, Westport; Michael Kelly, Kelly's XL, Newport; and Frank McNamee, McNamee's XL, Ballycastle.

The XL Retailing Standard Awards are only given to stores that pass a tough year-long inspection, including visits from mystery shoppers.

John Moane, managing director of BWG Foods' wholesale division, honoured those who achieved an XL Retailing Standard Award for their determination and ongoing commitment.

“XL retailers have an unwavering passion for improving their businesses as they continue driving on store standards across the group and the wider retailing community,” he said. “The XL retail group continues to grow each year and it’s easily explained by way of our retailers’ deep knowledge of and loyalty to their local communities.

“I’d like to congratulate our outstanding county Mayo winners and wish them continued success in the future.”