CELEBRATIONS were on the double for one Limerick shop after taking home two major accolades at the annual ShelfLife C-Store Awards.
SPAR Croom, owned and operated by Padraig Broderick were honoured Silver for Best Large Convenience Store Award and National Lottery Retailer of the Year.
These awards, among the most prestigious in Ireland’s convenience retail sector, were presented at a gala event in the Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire, attended by more than 450 industry leaders.
SPAR Croom’s recognition as one of the best large convenience stores in the country highlights its commitment to quality, customer service, and innovation.
- External Walls: Up to €8,000 Grant
- Attic: Up to €1,500 Grant
- Cavity Walls: Up to €1,700 Grant
- Internal Dry Lining: Up to €4,500 Grant
Speaking about the achievement, Colin Donnelly, Sales Director, BWG Foods, said: “Congratulations to Padraig and the entire team at SPAR Croom on this fantastic double win. These awards are a wonderful acknowledgement of their dedication to delivering an exceptional retail experience and their role as true ambassadors for the SPAR brand.”
“Winning in two highly competitive categories is a huge achievement and reflects the hard work and passion that goes into making SPAR Croom a standout store”, Mr Donnelly added.
Emily O’Kane, Retail Customer Experience Manager at National Lottery, presented the Silver award  for Best Large Convenience Store to Padraig Broderick and Calum Nihill, while Mary Grace from the National Lottery handed over the award for National Lottery Retailer of the Year.