Ireland’s grocery retail industry gathered at Dublin’s Royal Marine Hotel last night, Thursday, 18 May, for the 2023 ShelfLife Grocery Management Awards, recognising individual management excellence in the sector.
With 350 guests in attendance. 21 awards were presented, honouring the best in the many departments that make up local convenience stores and supermarkets, culminating in the grand prize of ShelfLife National Grocery Retail Manager of the Year.
Led by MC Shay Byrne of RTE Radio One’s Rising Time, the prestigious, independently judged awards ceremony is supported by platinum sponsor Bank of Ireland and carried out in association with Excel Recruitment.
Commenting on the standard of 2023 entrants, John McDonald, ShelfLife publisher said: “The quality of the participants in this year’s ShelfLife Grocery Management Awards programme is a true reflection of the calibre that delivers some of the best convenience stores and supermarkets in the world to Irish consumers. Irish retail grocery managers are exceptional and would measure up to any global standard.”.
Owen Clifford, head of Retailer Convenience, Bank of Ireland, the event’s platinum sector, likewise spoke of the importance of supporting and recognising the managers who deliver the world-class standards of Ireland’s grocery sector, noting: “Bank of Ireland are delighted to once again be lead sponsor of the Grocery management awards. These awards showcase the excellent standards and service delivered by the Irish grocery sector. They also celebrate the significant contribution made by personnel within the sector to their local communities nationwide. Personally, it remains a privilege to support and recognise all that’s great about the internationally renowned Irish grocery sector.”
Londis Sales Director Conor Hayes; can I say a huge well done to Aiden, Kathryn, and the team for winning RETAIL TEAM OF THE YEAR 2023. An award very much deserved and hard earned. We strive every day to operate with the highest standards and it is nice to be recognized externally for all the hard work.
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