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Local XL retailer unveils special remembrance
Joe and Michelle Gallagher remembering baby Patrick Joseph On Saturday last, Joe and Michelle Gallagher finally revealed the poignant story being the selling of ‘Leitir Lollypops’ in their XL store in the picturesque Lettermacaward Gaeltacht village in the Rosses region of County Donegal. For many people, the loss of a baby leaves them feeling empty… Continue reading Local XL retailer unveils special remembrance
SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme open to schools nationwide
More than 38,000 primary school students expected to compete for SPAR5s title with national finals to take place in the Aviva Stadium The SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme for 2020 was officially launched by new programme ambassadors, Republic of Ireland International footballers Jack Byrne and Amber Barrett. The fun five-a-side football programme has… Continue reading SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme open to schools nationwide
The Daily Mile – a SPAR supported primary school initiative
Landmark number of 1,000 schools in sight As part of SPAR’s partnership as Official Retail Partner of Athletics Ireland they will support a number of different Athletics Ireland initiatives including the Daily Mile. The Daily Mile, a SPAR supported initiative is a primary school programme which sees children run or jog at their own pace,… Continue reading The Daily Mile – a SPAR supported primary school initiative
BWG Foods Wins Best Innovation Award at Eir Spider Awards
MACE receives Best Integrated Media Campaign Award BWG Foods and its MACE retail brand have received national recognition at the highly prestigious Eir Spider Awards which took place in the RDS recently, taking home the Best Innovation and Best Integrated Media Campaign awards respectively. Fighting off competition from AIB amongst others in a category which… Continue reading BWG Foods Wins Best Innovation Award at Eir Spider Awards
SPAR Merrion Row scoops top international award
SPAR Merrion Row was the recipient of the Small Store of the Year Award at the prestigious international IGD Awards in London recently. SPAR Merrion Row was selected for the coveted accolade ahead of international competition from Great Britain, Denmark, Belgium, Northern Ireland and China. The Institute of Grocery Distribution, or IGD, is a renowned… Continue reading SPAR Merrion Row scoops top international award
BWG Foods Launches First-of-its-Kind Professional Development Academy with Dedicated Centre
BWG Academy designed to provide professional development opportunities amongst employees in the retail sector BWG Foods, one of Ireland’s leading retail groups, has today launched a pioneering employee professional development initiative, entitled the BWG Academy, which includes a dedicated, Dublin based, training and education centre. The BWG Academy is designed to provide a wide range… Continue reading BWG Foods Launches First-of-its-Kind Professional Development Academy with Dedicated Centre
Inaugural SPAR Cross Country Xperience a huge success
The inaugural SPAR Autumn Open Cross Country was hailed a major success by organisers Athletics Ireland as more than 2, 000 runners of all abilities competed at the magnificent Sport Ireland National Sports Campus on Sunday. The purpose-built cross-country course, which will host the European Cross Country Championships in 2020, was picturesque and in… Continue reading Inaugural SPAR Cross Country Xperience a huge success
BWG Foods Scoops Top Environment Award at the Fleet Transport Awards
BWG Foods, one of Ireland’s leading retail and wholesale businesses, has claimed the prestigious Environment Award at the 2020 Fleet Transport Awards in the Citywest Hotel, Dublin recently. Celebrating its 13th Anniversary, the Fleet Transport Awards celebrates excellence in the road transport industry. Attended by 900 delegates from the industry, the event honours and… Continue reading BWG Foods Scoops Top Environment Award at the Fleet Transport Awards
Londis beats the market – Outperformance delivered
BWG Foods to invest €10 million to support future growth of fast-growing symbol group Sporting greats join Londis retailers in celebrating continued success at biennial convention Leading retail and wholesale group BWG Foods has announced a new €10 million investment programme for its Londis brand, which is aimed at supporting the convenience retail… Continue reading Londis beats the market – Outperformance delivered
BWG Foods Announces Major Sustainability Investment Programme
Leading wholesale and retail group invests up to €11 million in rollout of natural gas fleet and other key sustainability initiatives BWG is first FMCG Group to launch fleet of natural gas delivery vehicles, significantly reducing its carbon footprint BWG Foods, one of Ireland’s leading wholesalers and retailers, has announced a major €11… Continue reading BWG Foods Announces Major Sustainability Investment Programme