Barry Collins SuperValu Carrigaline wins big at the National Grocery Retail Awards 2025

By Tara Maher

Barry Collins Supervalu has won best bakery offering at the National Grocery Retail Awards 2025, sponsored by Checkout,  during a gala awards ceremony at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin, on Tuesday, 21 October. 

 These awards, now in their fourth year, combine the legacy of Checkout’s previous awards, including the Best in Fresh awards, and celebrate best-in-class performance across all areas of grocery retailing. 

Maeve Martin, Editor of Checkout Magazine, Siobhan Carolan, Fresh food manager at Barry Collins & Glenn Leacy General Manger of Barry Collins, Supervalu.

Speaking after the event Glenn Leacy, Store Manager said that he was delighted with the win and thrilled for the store and the full bakery team at Barry Collins. Glenn continued with the praise of the Bakers for their dedication and commitment to maintain the level of standard expected and the quality of their workmanship. Our Bakers are at work from 3am daily to prepare and bake products fresh each day for our customers.

"Today's Irish grocery retail landscape is not just about transactions – it is about creating memorable and engaging experiences for consumers and shoppers," says Maev Martin, editor of Checkout magazine. 

"The winners in the 2025 National Grocery Retail Awards are industry leaders who have not just kept pace with changing consumer trends but have pioneered innovation in-store when it comes to products, promotions and technology, and are constantly striving to create an enticing path to purchase. Their dedication to excellence is not just a business strategy – it is a passion that transforms every aspect of grocery shopping into an experience that resonates with and delights the shopper. These awards celebrate their commitment to excellence.” 

The full list of finalists, winners and highly commended store is available on the National Grocery Retail Awards website.