Henderson Retail and independent SPAR and EUROSPAR retailers from across Northern Ireland have taken 42 spots on the prestigious Retail Industry Awards shortlist for 2023.

The company, part of the Henderson Group, is the top finalist in the Multiples and Company Owned shortlist, with 20 nods including Community Retailer of the Year and Food to Go Retailer of the Year, while four store managers are shortlisted for Store Manager of the Year.

Lynch’s portfolio of EUROSPAR supermarkets in Derry/Londonderry have been shortlisted for a total of eight awards in the Independent shortlist, alongside 10 further independent retailers including Creightons EUROSPAR in South Belfast, JC Stewart’s in Magherafelt, Swift’s EUROSPAR in Lisnaskea and SPAR Milltown in  Ballymoney.

Not only have these NI retailers taken the most spots on the shortlists, but have made NI the most successful region in the UK across the entire Awards scheme.

Mark McCammond, Retail Director at Henderson Group commented; “We are delighted to have Henderson Retail and our company-owned stores have such a significant presence on this shortlist. The Retail Industry Awards are one of the most recognised platforms within the industry, and last year we had a record breaking year, bringing a total of 16 awards home from London. I am particularly proud to see our store teams and managers be recognised for their continued contributions and hard work within our stores.”

Paddy Doody, Sales and Marketing Director at Henderson Group added; “Yet again, Northern Ireland is setting the standard for premium independent retailing across the whole of the UK.

“All of our independent retailers are hardworking, innovative and always striving to be one step ahead of their competition, while delivering for their shoppers. This recognition is hugely deserved and I wish them the best of luck in London next month.”

In 2022, Henderson Retail won seven awards including Forecourt Retailer of the Year, and their company-owned stores picked up Store Team of the Year for SPAR Malone Road and Samuel McCann, who has been shortlisted again for 2023, brought home Store Manager of the Year.

Lynch’s Skeoge and Greysteel supermarkets were the big independent winners in 2022, taking home four wins and a highly commended.

The Retail Industry Awards take place at The Brewery, London on Tuesday 19th September 2023. For the full shortlist, visit retailindustryawards.com.

Full list of Henderson Retail and NI SPAR and EUROSPAR Independent retailer finalists:

Independent Shortlist:

Chilled Retailer of the Year

Lynch’s EUROSPAR Greysteel, Derry / Londonderry

Community Retailer of the Year

Lynch’s EUROSPAR Skeoge, Derry / Londonderry

Drinks Retailer of the Year

Lynch’s EUROSPAR Skeoge, Derry / Londonderry

Food to Go Retailer of the Year

EUROSPAR Creightons of Balmoral, Belfast

Lynch’s EUROSPAR Greysteel, Derry / Londonderry

Swift’s EUROSPAR, Lisnaskea

Forecourt Retailer of the Year – over 3,001sq. ft.

EUROSPAR Creightons of Balmoral, Belfast

Lynch’s EUROSPAR Greysteel, Derry / Londonderry

SPAR Millstown, Ballymoney

Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year

JC Stewart Foodhall, Magherafelt

JD Hunter & Co. EUROSPAR, Markethill

Smyth’s EUROSPAR, Ballymoney

SPAR Castlederg, Co. Tyrone

Swift’s EUROSPAR, Lisnaskea

Independent Retailer of the Year 3,001 sq. ft. to 6,000 sq. ft.

EUROSPAR Creightons of Balmoral, Belfast

Lynch’s EUROSPAR Skeoge, Derry / Londonderry

SPAR Landscape Filling Station, Belfast

Rising Star Award

Hannah McDowell, Lynch’s EUROSPAR Skeoge, Derry / Londonderry

Store Manager of the Year

Denise Ferguson, Lynch’s EUROSPAR Skeoge, Derry / Londonderry

Tobacco Alternatives Retailer of the Year

Lynch’s EUROSPAR Skeoge, Derry / Londonderry

Tobacco Retailer of the Year

Lynch’s EUROSPAR Skeoge, Derry / Londonderry

Symbol / Franchise Group of the Year

SPAR

 

Multiples Shortlist:

Best Use of Technology

Henderson Retail

Chilled Retailer of the Year

Henderson Retail

Community Retailer of the Year

Henderson Retail

Convenience Retailer of the Year

Henderson Retail

Food to Go Retailer of the Year

Henderson Retail

Store Manager of the Year

Daniel Duncan, EUROSPAR Doagh

John Fox, EUROSPAR Greencastle Street, Kilkeel

Chris Lawlor, EUROSPAR Donegall Road, Belfast

Samuel McCann, SPAR Malone Road, Belfast

 

Company-owned Shortlist

Forecourt Retailer of the Year

EUROSPAR Doagh, Co. Antrim

EUROSPAR Hillcrest, Portrush

P&G EUROSPAR, Portadown

SPAR Malone Road, Belfast

Post Office Retailer of the Year

EUROSPAR Hillcrest, Portrush

EUROSPAR Kircubbin, Co. Down

EUROSPAR Linn Road, Larne

SPAR Mallusk, Newtownabbey

Store Team of the Year

EUROSPAR Ballycastle

EUROSPAR Doagh

EUROSPAR Hardfordlink, Newtownards

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