Top award for County Roscommon supermarket
Pictured at the 2024 SuperValu Conference, at the Great Southern Killarney were Edel McGuinness, Des Cosgrove, Martha Cosgrove, Stephen McGuinness, Wioleta Wronlewska, Martin Mullen and Aaron O’Boyle from McGuinness’s & Cosgrove’s SuperValu Strokestown winners of the award for Best Small SuperValu Store of the Year for 2024, alongside SuperValu Managing Director, Ian Allen and SuperValu Sales Director, Dan Curtin.
A County Roscommon supermarket has been crowned Best Small SuperValu Store for 2024.
McGuinness’s and Cosgrove’s SuperValu, Strokestown overcame intense competition from other finalists to secure the Best Small Store Award at the SuperValu National Conference, which was held in the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney.
The team from McGuinness’s & Cosgrove’s SuperValu, Strokestown received their prestigious award from SuperValu Managing Director, Ian Allen, SuperValu Sales Director Dan Curtin, and the award sponsor, Jean Francois Michel, Account Director of Three Ireland.
This award acknowledges the exceptional standards consistently achieved by the team at McGuinness’s & Cosgrove’s SuperValu, Strokestown. In the face of formidable competition, the Roscommon store emerged victorious over other SuperValu stores across the Republic of Ireland, showcasing their high standards and commitment to excellence across their scratch bakery and meals zone, establishing themselves as a local destination for carvery and hot dinners while focusing on value for money for customers.
The competition underwent thorough audits and assessments by independent judge and retail consultant, Paul Ellison. The store audits focused on product range and quality, customer service, store presentation and innovation, fresh food offering, store hygiene standards and sustainability.
Receiving the award, Store Owner, Stephen McGuinness said that it was down to the hard work and dedication of his loyal staff, commenting: “This award is thanks to the tireless dedication and commitment of our entire team who embody the standard of excellence in their everyday roles. At McGuinness’s & Cosgrove’s SuperValu, we appreciate and understand the importance of quality offerings, customer service and sustainability in our industry, as well as playing our part as a local community supporter. To receive this accolade gives us a great sense of pride for our store and the exemplary efforts of our team, and we’re delighted to bring this Award back to Roscommon.”
