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