Eight Mayo SPAR stores receive top accolade for retail excellence
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The awards ceremony, hosted by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the SPAR brand in Ireland, took place recently at the Killashee Hotel in Naas, Kildare.
Eight SPAR stores across Mayo have been recognised for their outstanding commitment to customer service, food safety and retail excellence at the 2026 SPAR 365 Standards Customer Care Programme Awards.
The awards ceremony, hosted by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the SPAR brand in Ireland, took place recently at the Killashee Hotel in Naas, Kildare. The annual awards celebrate SPAR retailers who have demonstrated exceptional standards across all aspects of their business over the past year.
Held in association with independent assessment bodies Solution Management Associates (SMA) and Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), the SPAR 365 Awards recognise stores that excel in customer service, operational standards, food safety and hygiene. Winners undergo a rigorous evaluation process, including independent customer service assessments and comprehensive food safety audits.
The Mayo stores honoured with a SPAR 365 Standards Customer Care Programme Award were:
- Kernan's SPAR Charlestown
- McDonagh's SPAR Charlestown Service Station
- SPAR Corrib Oil Louisburgh
- SPAR Corrib Oil Westport
- SPAR Corrib Oil Ballyhaunis
- SPAR Corrib Oil Swinford
- SPAR Corrib Oil Ballinrobe
- SPAR Corrib Oil Castlebar
Congratulating the winners, Colin Donnelly, SPAR Sales Director, said:
“We are incredibly proud of all our SPAR Retailers and the exceptional service they provide to their communities and customers throughout Ireland.
“It is important to celebrate these wonderful ambassadors who bring the SPAR brand to life every day. Well done to all the SPAR winners from County Mayo. Their efforts have been truly outstanding, and this recognition is very well-deserved.” he said.