The Corkman

Doneraile store scoops trio of awards

- BILL BROWNE

MANAGEMENT and staff at the multi-award winning Roche’s Londis in Doneraile were once again in celebrator­y mood after the store scooped another clutch of prestigiou­s national awards.

The store, which last year won the Londis Store of the Year Award, has once again flown the flag for north Cork at this years Londis Retailing Awards – picking up another three additions to it’s already bulging trophy cabinet.

In addition to heading home with the ‘Fresh Store’ and ‘Deli Hot Foods’ Store of the Year gongs, store owner John Roche was also weighed down with the prestigiou­s Retail Excellence accolade – one of only two Cork outlets to scoop this award.

However, it was a burden that John and his wife Majella were only too happy to carry.

“We were thrilled to have received these awards, which are testament to the extremely hard working team that we have in store,” said John.

“The Retail Excellence accolade is not just a mark of pride for our store and staff. Just as importantl­y, it shows our customers that we are passionate about delivering a top quality service. This is a very important point of differenti­ation in what is a very competitiv­e marketplac­e and we’re honoured to have received this award,” he added.

Londis sales director Conor Hayes said the ongoing success of the Doneraile store meant that they were justifiabl­y regarded as being among the top retailers in the entire country.

“Once again Roche’s Londis Doneraile can be proud to consider itself among an elite number of stores that have exhibited great passion and dedication for best practice in retailing - putting them amongst the best in the industry,” said Mr Hayes.

“Their focus on continuall­y exceeding customer expectatio­ns is a testament to the hard work of their staff, for which they should be very proud. Yet again, I commend them on their wonderful achievemen­ts.”

 ??  ?? John and Majella Roche (right)from Londis, Doneraile and Will and Agnieska Hannon from Londis, Bandon affer being presented with their Retail Excellence accolades from Londis Regional Developmen­t Manager Ger Greaney.
John and Majella Roche (right)from Londis, Doneraile and Will and Agnieska Hannon from Londis, Bandon affer being presented with their Retail Excellence accolades from Londis Regional Developmen­t Manager Ger Greaney.

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