Two Mayo retailers named as Top 100 Stores in Ireland

TWO retailers from Mayo have been named as Top 100 Stores in Ireland by Retail Excellence, the largest retail industry representative organisation in Ireland.

Mrs Tea's Boutique & Bakery at Ashford Castle Estate in Cong and Foxford Wollen Mills were honoured by Retail Excellence.

The Top 100 Stores are part of the AIB Merchant Services Retail Excellence Awards, which were established in 1997 to promote best practice and encourage high standards in the Irish retail industry and are now the largest and most prestigious of its kind in Ireland.

The awards will take place on November 12 in the Galmont Hotel in Galway.

Duncan Graham, managing director of Retail Excellence, said: “I am delighted to announce the Top 100 Stores in Ireland on behalf of Retail Excellence. These awards are particularly important for businesses throughout the country who consistently put an emphasis on excellence in customer service and retailing.

“These Top 100 stores are flying the flag for the retail industry and have raised the bar even higher this year amidst the toughest competition.”