The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
Kerry stores win top Spar awards
NINE Kerry Spar outlets have been honoured at the recent Spar Top of The Tree Awards.
The awards programme recognises best practice and outstanding retail practice in several store departments, including customer care, off-licence, butchery, fruit and veg and delicatessen.
Louis Byrne’s Spar Caherslee won a Top of the Tree award for their Full Off Licence and a Top of the Tree award for Overall Customer Care - Forecourt. Louis Byrne’s Spar Monavalley Tralee won a Top of the Tree award for their Full Off Licence as well as a Top of the Tree Overall Customer Care -Convenience and Supermarket, while his Spar Oakpark store also won a Top of the Tree award for Overall Customer Care for Convenience and Supermarket.
Fitzpatrick’s Spar Express Cahersiveen won a Top of the Tree Full Off Licence award as well as a Top of the Tree award for Overall Customer Care - Forecourt
Foley’s Spar Milltown won a Top of the Tree Wine Store award while Foley’s Spar Fossa won a Top of the Tree award for Overall Customer Care -Forecourt
H2 Group Spar Market Street Listowel won awards for Top of the Tree Full Off Licence and Top of the Tree Overall Customer Care for Convenience and Supermarket and were joined by the H2 Group Spar Express Bridge Road, Listowel who won Top of the Tree award for Wine Store and awards for Top of the Tree Delicatessen and Top of the Tree Overall Customer Care – Forecourt.
Lynch’s Spar Castlegregory won three awards, for Top of the Tree Full Off Licence, Top of the Tree Fruit and Veg and Overall Customer Care for Convenience and Supermarket.
“We are delighted to receive this accolade which is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff. Top of the Tree is not only a mark of pride for our store and staff, but more importantly it lets our customers know that we are leaders in the field,” said Louis Byrne of Spar Caherslee, Oakpark and Monavalley.
“This award is recognition of our staff commitment to the stores and our desire and ambition to keep providing the highest level of service to our loyal customers. I would like to also take the opportunity to thank our loyal customers for their business.” said Michael Lynch of Spar Castlegregory
“We always strive to keep standards high in all our stores so it’s great to get the recognition so that the staff realise that their hard work does pay off,” said Norman Foley of Spar Fossa and Milltown
“The Awards are a reflection of the team work, dedication and high standards of our staff. We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of them,” said Jack Fitzpatrick of Spar Cahersiveen.