Mayo retailer honoured at awards

Claremorris business CBE received the Retail Supplier of the Year award at the Elavon Retail Excellence Ireland Awards 2025, on Saturday, November 15. Over 500 executives from the retail industry attended the ceremony at the Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny.

Speaking following the announcement, Jean McCabe, CEO of Retail Excellence Ireland, said: “I’m thrilled to celebrate the winners of the Elavon Retail Excellence Ireland Awards 2025. Once again, the calibre of entries this year has been outstanding, and our judging panel faced an exceptionally tough task in selecting the final winners.

“Our awards night remains a highlight of the Irish retail calendar, providing a moment to recognise the creativity, innovation, and resilience that define our industry. As retailers continue to face the rising costs of doing business in Ireland with determination, the energy we’ve seen throughout the sector give us every reason to look ahead to 2026 with optimism.”

Established by Retail Excellence Ireland in 1997, the Awards is the biggest event in the Irish retail industry calendar and aims to promote best practice and encourage high standards in the Irish retail industry.