For further infomration please contact Ian Mulvaney (01) 294 7766 or Mark Morgan at (01)2947767
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Platinum Award Winner - Convenience Store of the Year 2009
This Award is presented to the store that in the opinion of the judges demonstrates the highest standards of convenience store trading throughout all aspects of the business.
The overall winner will be chosen from:
Gold Award Winner - Stores Less than 2,500 sq. ft.
Gold Award Winner - Stores 2,500 to 5,000 sq. ft.
Gold Award Winner - Stores 5,000 to 7,500 sq. ft. |
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Forecourt Retailer of the Year
This award will be presented to the c-store forecourt, which runs, in the opinion of the judges the best combination c-store and forecourt offering. Stores will be judged on range, stock levels, presentation and hygiene standards based on time of visit.
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Best Food to Go Department 2010
This award will be presented to the store, which runs, in the opinion of the judges the best food to go/in-store delicatessen department. Stores will be judged on range, stock levels, presentation and hygiene standards based on time of visit.
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Best News Department 2010
This award will be presented to the store, which runs, in the opinion of the judges the best news and magazine department. Stores will be judged on range, merchandising, display and overall standards. |
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Best C-Store Off-Licence 2010
This award will be presented to the store, which runs, in the opinion of the judges the best in-store wine/off-licence section. Stores will be judged on range, presentation and product knowledge.
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Best New Format C-Store 2010
Judges will be looking to reward an individual or group with a strongly differentiated convenience proposition and a strong track record in meeting shoppers’ convenience needs. |
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Best Frozen Foods Department 2010
This award will be presented to the store, which runs, in the opinion of the judges the best c-store frozen foods department. Stores will be judged on range, stock levels, presentation and hygiene standards based on time of visit.
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Best Fresh and Chilled Department 2010
A strong chilled and fresh offering is key to a convenience store’s success and judges in this category will be looking to reward the retailer that can demonstrate excellence in this field.
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Best Community Initiative 2010
This award will be presented to the retailer who can demonstrate a strong commitment to their local community. Examples of sponsorships, competitions and community involvement and initiatives may be included for consideration.
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Convenience Champion of the Year
The judges, comprising the ShelfLife editorial team will make this special award to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to convenience retailing and convenience retailers in Ireland.
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Best Health & Beauty Department 2010
This Award will be presented to the store, which runs, in the opinion of the judges the best in-store Health & Beauty department. Stores will be judged on product range, merchandising and product knowledge.
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Best Confectionery Display 2010
This Award will be presented to the store, which runs, in the opinion of the judges the best confectionery department. Stores will be judged on product range, merchandising and product knowledge.
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Best Stationery Offering 2010
This Award will be presented to the store, which runs, in the opinion of the judges the best stationery department. Stores will be judged on product range, merchandising and product knowledge.
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C-Store Product of the Year
Retailers are asked to nominate their top three selling convenience store products. In making their decision retailers are asked to consider product performance, promotion and advertising, as well as contribution to margin.
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C-Store Wine of the Year
Convenience stores are now one of the biggest retailers of wine in Ireland and sales through these outlets continue to grow. For this Award, retailers are asked to nominate their best selling wines over the past twelve months. |
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Irish Language Retailer of the Year
This award will be presented to the retailer who can demonstrate a strong commitment to the use of the Irish language in the running of their store. Stores will be judged on the use of Irish (or bi-lingual) in branding, stands, use of language in-store by staff and marketing.
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Staff Bursary Award 2010
The Staff Bursary award is open to staff of all convenience store outlets (whether or not the outlet is entering the C-Store Competition) or the child of an employee or storeowner. An educational bursary of €2,000 will be awarded to the winner.
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Best New C-Store Product Launch 2010
For the Best Newcomer - convenience Product Award retailers are asked to nominate a product launched over the past twelve months that has performed exceptionally well in terms of consumer satisfaction and repeat sales.
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Best Retail Technology Application 2010
For the Best Retail Application In convenience Store Sector Award, retailers are asked to nominate what they believe to be the most useful piece of in-store technology. Retailers can include software applications as well as equipment.
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Best C-Store Marketing Campaign 2010
For this award retailers are asked to list, what they think was the best marketing campaign in support of a mainstream, branded (non-symbol group) convenience store product launched over the past twelve months. All forms of advertising and brand marketing may be considered in making the selection.
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Supplier of the Year 2010
Retailers are asked to nominate, the supplier that in their opinion delivers the highest standards in terms of product ordering, delivery, promotional material and back-up service.
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