Garvey's SuperValu Listowel in Co. Kerry has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘National SuperValu Store of the Year’ for 2025, while also taking home the award for ‘Best Large Store of the Year 2025’. Garvey’s SuperValu Listowel was shortlisted for the highly coveted retail accolade, along with eleven other finalist stores from around the country, at the SuperValu National Conference, which was held in The Great Southern Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry.
In what was a highly competitive final, Garvey’s SuperValu Listowel stood out from the shortlist to take home the top prize. The finalists were audited and adjudicated by independent competition judge and retail consultant Paul Ellison, who highlighted that in a very competitive Irish retail market, SuperValu excels in delivering exceptional customer service, quality food leadership, community support and value. This creates a real sense of purpose for participating stores, with owners, managers, and colleagues fully supporting the competition.
This award acknowledges the exceptional standards consistently achieved by the team at Garvey’s SuperValu Listowel. Outstanding performance was noted in key categories, including fresh food offering, food leadership and quality, people management, sustainability initiatives, and community involvement. Garvey’s SuperValu Listowel was recognised for its unwavering commitment to excellence across all categories, highlighting its outstanding community involvement, particularly its dedication to the local area through GAA sponsorship.
Receiving the award, store owner, Jim Garvey paid tribute to their dedicated team and the ongoing support of the store’s loyal customers: “I am honoured to receive both awards, which reflects our dedicated team's hard work and commitment throughout the year. This achievement wouldn’t be possible without them. At Garvey’s SuperValu Listowel, we prioritise quality, value, and exceptional service, alongside sustainability initiatives to create the best shopping experience for our customers. I’m delighted our efforts have been recognised. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible team, loyal customers, and local community for their unwavering support. We’re proud to bring these awards home to Kerry”.
When speaking at the awards ceremony, Luke Hanlon, Managing Director, SuperValu congratulated Garvey’s SuperValu Listowel and said: "This competition has been a longstanding tradition for the SuperValu brand, and each year, we are truly amazed by the high standards set by the finalists, and this year is no exception.
I would like to extend my congratulations to Garvey’s SuperValu Listowel for demonstrating outstanding leadership in quality food, excellent customer service, and support of the local community. The team at Garvey’s SuperValu Listowel is highly deserving of these awards, and I wish them continued success in the future. A special thank you also goes to all SuperValu store owners and their dedicated teams for their unwavering commitment to local store excellence, which continues to shape SuperValu as the trusted brand it is today."
