Lardigan’s XL store on Main Street in Mooncoin has taken the award for Best Use of Category Management at the XL Store of the Year Awards 2011, held recently at the Mullingar Park Hotel, Co Westmeath.
Ian Pericho of Lardigan’s XL received this award for his focus on stock range and optimal use of space within the store. He focuses on ensuring Lardigan’s has the correct product range and delivers the right prices for its customers.
At the presentation of the awards, wholesale managing director with BWG Foods (operators of the XL brand ), John Moane, said: “In a short space of time, these awards have become an integral part of the annual XL calendar. Our retailers are passionate about participating in the initiative because they recognise the importance of raising store standards for their customers as well as for the development of the XL brand. My sincere thanks goes to everyone who participated and congratulations to all the stores who picked up an award.”
Accepting the award, Ian Pericho said: “We are delighted to have received this award. Being part of the XL awards is good for our store as it drives us to work towards delivering good value and service to our customers. Most importantly, it is recognition for our hard working members of staff.”
Retailers who achieve a Store of the Year Award must comply with a strict set of criteria which involves stores being rigorously assessed by a mystery shopper. This year some 150 stores from across the country took part in the awards programme.
