The annual awards celebrate excellence across Musgrave’s SuperValu, Centra and Mace brands, recognising the achievements, dedication and hard work of retail partners across Northern Ireland.
Claiming the SuperValu Store of the Year title was Woods’ SuperValu Fruitfield Richhill, which was praised for its exceptional standards and strong focus on delivering an outstanding customer experience.
The store furthered its success on the night by also winning SuperValu Fundraiser of the Year, having raised an impressive £14,101 in 2025 for Action Cancer.
McDonald’s Mace Victoria Street Lurgan was named as Mace Fundraiser of the Year, raising £3,767 across the year, and enabling the store to reach an incredible milestone of £20,000 in fundraising since the partnership began in 2016.
In the Newcomer of the Year category, Wilson’s Centra Carn in Portadown secured first place. The store opened in 2025 following a £4 million investment, creating 50 new jobs for the local area. Judges highlighted its extensive hot deli offering, fresh salad and sandwich bar, convenient grab-and-go options, and its range of meat products supplied by Wilson’s Butchery.
Wilson’s Supervalu Portadown was also commended in the Striving for Excellence in Food Safety category, reflecting its commitment to the highest standards of food preparation and presentation. In addition, Toland’s Centra Waringstown was recognised on the night for Excellence in Social Media and standout TikTok account.
Two further Armagh-based stores were also celebrated for store excellence, with McGleenan’s Centra Keady and Cuttle’s Centra Deansbridge in Armagh taking silver and bronze awards respectively in the Centra Foodmarket Store of the Year award category.
David Higgins, Musgrave NI Retail Sales Director, said: “Our Store of the Year Awards are an important opportunity to recognise the passion, commitment and hard work shown by our retail partners across all three of our brands.
"I would like to thank every retailer for the effort they put in day in, day out to uphold the highest standards for customers. Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists and winners, who continue to set the benchmark for great service in communities right across Northern Ireland.”
1. SuperValu Store of the Year
Woods’ SuperValu Fruitfield Richhill claimed the SuperValu Store of the Year title. Pictured from left: Musgrave NI SuperValu Sales Manager Norman Bennett; Philip Woods, owner of SuperValu Fruitfield; Russell Mullan from category sponsor Diaego; Musgrave Retail Sales Director David Higgins, and host Pete Snodden. Photo: supplied by Musgrave NI
2. Newcomer of the Year
Wilson’s Centra Carn, Portadown won the Newcomer of the Year category. From left: Paddy Donaghy from category sponsors Pilgrim, store manager David Lavery, store owners Andrew and Peter Wilson, Musgrave NI Interim Head of Trading Ed Bates, and host Pete Snodden. Photo: supplied by Musgrave NI
3. SuperValu Fundraiser of the Year
SuperValu Fruitfield won the Action Cancer Fundraiser of the Year category. Pictured from left: Action Cancer CEO Gareth Kirk, with Philip Woods, owner of SuperValu Fruitfield, and Carol Marshall, Musgrave NI Brand Communications Manager. Photo: supplied by Musgrave NI
4. Excellence in Social Media Award
Toland’s Centra Waringstown won the Centra Excellence in Social Media Award category. Pictured, from left: Trevor Davies from category sponsor PepsiCo, store owners Deirdre and Leon Toland, Musgrave NI’s Head of Retail Marketing Maurice Cusack, and store team members Sophie Morrow and Leanne Smylie. Photo: supplied by Musgrave NI