Centra & SuperValu Stores Honoured At Retail Industry Awards In London

Musgrave Northern Ireland and its Centra, SuperValu and Mace brands were honoured last week at the 2026 Retail Industry Awards in London, with three top titles and five highly commended accolades.  

For the third consecutive year, McPolin’s Centra Annaclone walked away with the sought-after Independent Retailer of the Year title (up to 1,500 sq ft category). Judges were particularly impressed by such an extensive customer offer in a compact space, together with the store’s support for the community and fundraising initiatives.

Woolsey’s Centra Scotch Street in Portadown was named Forecourt Retailer of the Year (up to 3,000 sq ft), recognising its excellence in forecourt retailing, customer experience, immaculate presentation and support for community.

Leading convenience brand Centra NI beat off the competition to secure the coveted Symbol Group of the Year award for the second consecutive year – praised for support for the brand’s independent retail partners, strong local sourcing and investment in community and sustainability.

In addition, five stores under the Musgrave NI brands secured highly commended accolades. Woods’ SuperValu Fruitfield in Co Armagh was highly commended in the Independent Retailer of the Year (over 6,000 sq ft) category, while Boyd’s Mace Roguery Road, Toome received highly commended recognition in the Forecourt Retailer of the Year (up to 3,000 sq ft) category.

Lusty’s Centra Larne was highly commended in the Drinks Retailer of the Year category, and both Jez Centra Donegall Square West in Belfast and Conway’s Centra Littlebridge were recognised in the Food to Go Retailer of the Year (under 3,000 sq ft) category.

Commenting on the awards, Retail Sales Director at Musgrave NI, David Higgins said:

“We’re incredibly proud of our Centra, SuperValu and Mace teams across Northern Ireland for their outstanding achievements at the 2026 Retail Industry Awards. Winning three top titles and five highly commended accolades is a testament to the passion, innovation and commitment shown by our retail partners, store teams and colleagues every day.

“A special congratulations to McPolin’s Centra Annaclone and Woolsey’s Centra Scotch Street for their well-deserved wins, and to Woods’ SuperValu Fruitfield, Lusty’s Centra Larne, Jez Centra Donegall Square West, Conway’s Centra Littlebridge and Boyd’s Mace Roguery Road for their commendations. These awards reflect the strength of our network and the exceptional standards upheld across our stores.

“Being named Symbol Group of the Year again is a proud moment for Centra NI. It recognises our continued investment in value, local food, sustainability and inclusive employment – all of which are central to how we serve our communities.”

Widely regarded as ‘The Oscars’ of the grocery sector, the Retail Industry Awards reward excellence and outstanding achievement across a broad range of categories, recognising independent retailers alongside the large supermarket groups.