Another Year, More Outstanding Celebrations!
It is mad to think that September and our Annual Barry Group Awards rolled around so fast! In the past year the FMCG industry has witnessed monumental obstacles including the pending outcome of Brexit, a highly competitive landscape and consistent price wars making business not only hard for retailers but wholesalers and suppliers alike. We are living in the most competitive retail environment that we have witnessed in the past 20 years. However, although this may pose challenges, at Barry Group we always aim to see the positives and pinpoint how we can service our retailers best retaining our place as one of Ireland's leading wholesale groups.
At our awards this year, we were delighted to have the opportunity to celebrate the shining stars in our retail group and highlight key achievements from the past year. As always, our awards night is divided into three categories; Costcutter Store of the Year Awards, Carry Out Store of the Year Awards and our Supplier of the Year Awards.
Among these very deserving winners, three overall winners were chosen for their outstanding performance from the Costcutter, Carry Out and Supplier categories.
Supplier of the Year 2019: C&C Gleeson
Carry Out Store of the Year 2019: AlQadi's Carry Out, Newcastle West, Limerick
Costcutter Store of the Year 2019: Stafford's Costcutter Clonard, Wexford
Although I am only sharing a select few awards with you, there are so many deserving winners that we are looking forward to profiling over the coming months.
Reflecting on these awards, I am quite satisfied and humbled knowing that the future for Barry Group and our symbol groups is extremely bright when it is in the hands of our incredible team, retailers and ever accommodating suppliers.
Congratulations Jim to you and your team. Great to see the Barry Group go from strength to strength despite a hugely competitive trading environment, achieved no doubt through a committed customer base, the dedication of a great team, led by one of the sectors strongest yet modest leaders. (Great interview on Joe.ie by the way.). Always knew Costcutter would be in very capable hands. Must be nearly 20 years now!!! WOW!
CEO at Avenue Trading Group representing FESTIVE Productions-MAXIMUS torches-SYLVANIA lamps and fixtures
5 年Hearty congratulations ??
Jim delighted to witness your ongoing success . That only comes with hard work dedication and obviously good people around you . Well done only seems like yesterday when I visited the Barry’s annual gathering in Mallow ????
Taking a break
5 年Big thank you to the Barry Group ... it was a pleasure to be invited & be part of your recent Trade show. Thanks to all who visited our stand & placed orders. From all the Team at Allied POS