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Retail outlets in Poyntzpass, Kilkeel, Loughbrickland and Downpatrick have won awards at Northern Ireland’s top awards for the retail and grocery sector.
The NR Awards, held by Neighbourhood Retailer magazine, took place at the Crowne Plaza, Belfast recently, where Trainor Bros SPAR, Poyntzpass won the Customer Services of the Year Award, SPAR Loughbrickland won Community Store of the Year, EUROSPAR Downpatrick was named Newcomer of the Year and John Fox from EUROSPAR Kilkeel was named Store Manager of the Year.
Over 400 entries were received for the awards this year, meaning another record breaking year for the ceremony, with 10 awards won by SPAR and EUROSPAR stores and their teams on the night.
Mark McCammond, Retail Director at Henderson Group commented; “We are very proud at Henderson Retail. The Awards season continues to highlight the great work our store teams are doing in their communities, alongside our company’s commitment to enhancing local areas with additional services, products and jobs."
SPAR and EUROSPAR NI NR Award winners 2024
Lifetime Achievement Award: Charlie Hamilton
Neighbourhood Retailer of the Year 2024: Creightons of Balmoral, Belfast
Customer Service of the Year: Trainor Bros SPAR, Poyntzpass
Neighbourhood Store of the Year (Category 3): Creightons of Balmoral, Belfast
Forecourt of the Year (Category 2): McCullagh’s Classic Service Station, Omagh
Neighbourhood Store of the Year (Category 2): Maxol SPAR Edenderry, Belfast
Sustainability Champion of the Year: Maxol SPAR Braid River, Ballymena
Community Store of the Year: SPAR Loughbrickland
Store Manager of the Year: John Fox, EUROSPAR Greencastle Street, Kilkeel
Newcomer of the Year: EUROSPAR Downpatrick
