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The Nude Wine Co with their Small Online Retailer of the Year award
Retail Excellence Ireland, the largest representative body for the retail industry in Ireland, held the Elavon Retail Excellence Ireland Awards 2025 on Saturday, November 15, with three Kildare retailers honoured at the event.
Over 500 executives from the retail industry attended the ceremony at the Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny on Saturday night. Kildare stores The Nude Wine Co, Michael Murphy Home Furnishing, and Ryan’s Pharmacy all took home awards.
Dún Laoghaire-based Windyridge Nurseries & Garden Centre won National Retailer of the Year and was commended by the judges as a welcoming retail environment, with helpful staff and a high level of focus on the customer experience.
Speaking following the announcement, Jean McCabe, CEO of Retail Excellence Ireland, said: “I’m thrilled to celebrate the winners of the Elavon Retail Excellence Ireland Awards 2025. Once again, the calibre of entries this year has been outstanding, and our judging panel faced an exceptionally tough task in selecting the final winners.
“Our awards night remains a highlight of the Irish retail calendar, providing a moment to recognise the creativity, innovation, and resilience that define our industry. As retailers continue to face the rising costs of doing business in Ireland with determination, the energy we’ve seen throughout the sector give us every reason to look ahead to 2026 with optimism.”
Established by Retail Excellence Ireland in 1997, the Awards is the biggest event in the Irish retail industry calendar and aims to promote best practice and encourage high standards in the Irish retail industry.
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Full list of winner
| Category | Winner / Company |
| National Retailer of the Year | Windyridge Nurseries & Garden Centre, Co. Dublin |
| Unsung Hero of the Year | Caroline O’Connor, Woulfe Wellness, Co. Dublin |
| Rising Star of the Year | Jonathan Orr – Sky Ireland, Co. Dublin |
| Manager of the Year | Ericka Hennessy – Three Ireland, Co. Cork |
| Ecommerce Team of the Year | Kilkenny Design, Co. Cork |
| Small Online Retailer of the Year | The Nude Wine Co, Co. Kildare |
| Medium Online Retailer of the Year | Michael Murphy Home Furnishing, Co. Kildare |
| Large Online Retailer of the Year | McElhinneys, Co. Donegal |
| Responsible Retailer of the Year | Vision Ireland, Co. Dublin |
| Independent Store of the Year | Whelehans Wines, Co. Dublin |
| Lifestyle Store of the Year | Blarney Woollen Mills, Co. Cork |
| Jewellery Store of the Year | Seoidín, Co. Clare |
| Pet Store of the Year | Petstop Rathmines, Co. Dublin |
| Foodstore of the Year | Barnhill, Co. Dublin |
| Café of the Year | Insomnia Howth, Co. Dublin |
| Furniture Store of the Year | EZ Living Interiors Sandyford, Co. Dublin |
| Pharmacy of the Year | Ryan’s Pharmacy Rathangan, Co. Kildare |
| AGRI - DIY Store of the Year | Atkins Bandon, Co. Cork |
| Garden Centre of the Year | Windyridge Nurseries & Garden Centre, Co. Dublin |
| Electronic & Tech Store of the Year | Three Ireland Dundrum, Co. Dublin |
| Supermarket of the Year | Garvey’s Supervalu Listowel, Co. Kerry |
| Retail Supplier of the Year | CBE, Co. Mayo |
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