Two outstanding Offaly retailers among the winners at Annual Awards Night

Two Offaly shops were among the winners at the annual XL Awards Nights.

Martin Grogan’s XL, Cloghan and Enda Scully’s XL, Danigean, were among an elite group of retailers from around the country who have been honoured for their outstanding commitment to their local communities at the annual XL Retailer Awards celebration, held in The Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone recently.

Hosted by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the XL Retail brand in Ireland, the XL Retail Awards are presented to XL stores that demonstrated outstanding industry excellence following a comprehensive programme of inspections and audits carried out by Ireland’s leading Retail Audit company, SMA Retail Specialists

Martin Grogan’s XL Cloghan was presented with two awards on the night for Best Use of Social Media and and Best Forecourt Newcomer while Enda Scully’s XL Danigean went home with the award for Best Off Licence presentation on the night.

Pictured after receiving their prestigious XL Retail Group Award were: Erin Keating, Grainne Keating, Enda Scully, Mary Scully and Barry Egerton (XL Retail Operations Advisor)

Paul Bealin, Cash and Carry Sales Director, BWG Foods, said: “XL retailers strive for excellence in every aspect of their service to their shoppers and the local communities in which they are embedded. In meeting the exacting standards of the independent SMA Audit, our retailers have illustrated their commitment to being industry leaders in the retail sector and their focus on exceeding customer expectations. I congratulate Martin and Enda and their respective staff on their outstanding achievements.”