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Campbell’s EUROSPAR in Banbridge is marking 25 years in business by celebrating with their local community. Pictured is store owners Brian and Berenice Campbell and store manager Paul McArdle with Paul Deans and Laura McLean from Henderson Group celebrating 25 years of Campbell’s EUROSPAR

Co Down family-run convience store marks 25 years of serving local community

Michelle and Jonathan Finch celebrate 15 years as a SPAR store

Co Tyrone family-owned neighbourhood store celebrates 15th anniversary

Northern Ireland’s leading grocery retailer, wholesaler and foodservice supplier Henderson Group has reported turnover of £1.5 billion for 2025 — an increase of 8.7% on the previous year

NI grocery giant reports 8.7% rise as turnover hits £1.5bn and profits soar

Martin and Geoffrey Agnew, joint executive chairs and former joint managing directors of Henderson Group, have each been awarded an MBE for services to business and the economy. Pictured with father, John Agnew CBE

Brother bosses of NI retail giant recognised in King's Birthday Honours List

Alyson, Emma, Alex and Ronnie Eynon with Darren Turtle from Henderson Group, celebrating 10 years of Spar Craigyhill. Photo: JComms

Larne shop celebrates 10 years with community fun day

Proposed Ballyclare filling station

New NI £5m filling station with potential to create almost 50 jobs proposed

Milgro’s popular flame grilled crispy onions

NI firm secures Tesco GB deal for crispy onions in over 300 stores

Eurospar Glenwell

Ad Feature EUROSPAR Glenwell reopens after £5.5M refurb, bringing 47 new jobs

The former SPAR outlet in Mallusk has been rebranded as a EUROSPAR store after investment by Henderson Retail, part of the Henderson Group. Credit: Ricky Parker Photography

NI community store rebrands, bringing more shoppers and jobs after £1.2m boost

A new Spar has officially opened its doors in Londonderry, following a significant investment by local retailers Alwyn and Roberta Curry

Experienced NI retailers transform Nearby Convenience store to new Spar

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council grant planning permission for Eurospar and community hub. Pic credit: LDRS

Plans for a Eurospar and community hub approved despite almost 250 objections

Watts Spar, Ballyclare has officially reopened its doors following a significant £3 million expansion and refurbishment.. Pictured is The Watt family with Darran Turtle, business development manager at Henderson Wholesale, Stephen Gibson, Channel sales manager at Henderson Wholesale, Richard Ash, sales director at Henderson Group and Jonathan Finlay, BDP business partnership manager at Henderson Wholesale

Still spar-kling after 70 years: NI family invests £3m in community store revamp

Conference Fundraising: Phil Alexander from Cancer Fund for Children, Paddy Doody from Henderson Group and Conor O’Kane from Marie Curie celebrate a fundraising total of £175,000 from Henderson Wholesale’s Killarney conference

NI food retail giant brings flagship conference home to honour local roots

Two Northern brothers have officially opened the doors of SPAR Stormont, following the purchase of Nisa Summerhill Avenue. Pictured is Rachel Ervine, Henderson Wholesale business development manager, with store owners Aaron Beckett and Dale Beckett and store manager, Patrick McGinnis

NI brothers open 4th community store thanks to £400k Nisa-to-SPAR transformation

Maxol, Northern Ireland’s leading family-owned forecourt and convenience retailer, has completed a £1.5 million redevelopment at Maxol Ballyholme in Bangor to transform the popular forecourt and convenience store and introduce a new Post Office facility

Maxol ends £1.5m redevelopment of NI forecourt as part of £145m growth strategy

Adrian Boyd from JD Hunter & Co. is pictured with the award for Butcher of the Year, presented by Marty Donnelly from category sponsor, Spice O’ Life

Co Armagh butcher crowned best in Northern Ireland with top industry win
Markethill’s JD Hunter & Co. earns top honour as The Creighton Group celebrates five major wins recognising excellence and innovation across Northern Ireland’s retail sector
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Brian Donaldson, CEO, The Maxol Group is pictured with his wife Alyson and daughter, Jessica

Lifetime honour for CEO after 40 years with NI’s leading family-owned retailer

Darren Nickels, Retail Technology operations director at Henderson Technology is pictured with the team from PowerEPOS, which will now be known as Power EPOS Technologies

NI retail giant powers into hospitality with acquisition of software firm

Maxol to power ahead with fresh investment into US-style conveyor car washes in Belfast and Londonderry

Maxol invests heavily in NI network as part of £168m growth strategy

Proposals for a £5.8million redevelopment of the Drumahoe Eurospar retail complex and filling station have moved a step closer, with an official planning application now submitted to Derry City & Strabane District Council

£5.8m jobs-boosting NI Eurospar redevelopment takes huge leap forward

Henderson Group has become the first retailer and grocer to join the Women in Business network, making it one of the biggest members of the organisation. Pictured is Collette Kelly from Women in Business with Henderson Group HR director, Kathy Simpson and employees from companies within the Group

NI wholesale giant leads way in grocery and retail sector with partnership

The main Post Office in Bangor is set to close as part of a nationwide Post Office Ltd review, marking a shift toward a fully franchised network across the UK. Credit Google

Bangor and Newtownards Post Offices to close amid national franchising move

Henderson Group's Martin Agnew presenting store owner, Wesley Wilkinson with anniversary plaque

30-year milestone for Co Londonderry SPAR

Ian and Andrew McBurney pictured with Lucinda Davies, the new store manager at SPAR Rathmore Road who will oversee the running of the store after it was acquired by Henderson Retail

Henderson Group snap up SPAR Rathmore Road

The Action Mental Health fundraising team with members from Henderson Group.

Action Mental Health Fundraising Awards help shine a spotlight on mental health ...

Coleraine campus store celebrates 50 years of student service. Pictured is Martin Agnew, managing director at Henderson Wholesale and Laura Johnston, regional sales manager at Henderson Wholesale with store supervisors Nikita Campbell and Lynn McQuilkan with Lynsey Wilson, business development manager at Henderson Wholesale and Morris Smyth, store owner

Still spar-kling: NI community store celebrates being 'class' since 1975

Dedicated retailers mark 40 years of service at their Londonderry community store. Pictured is Martin Agnew from Henderson Group presenting the Lynch family with their anniversary plaque. Included are Paul Lynch, Conor Lynch, Martin Agnew, Denis Lynch, Anne Lynch and Gary Lynch

Dedicated retailers mark 40 years at one of their nine NI community stores
The Lynch family have been dedicated retailers since 1980, operating nine Spar and Eurospar stores across the North West and Mid Ulster areas, employing a total of over 500 people
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Lynch’s SPAR Claudy is marking a major milestone of serving their local community for 40 years. Pictured is Martin Agnew from Henderson Group presenting the Lynch family with their anniversary plaque. included are Paul Lynch, Conor Lynch, Martin Agnew, Denis Lynch, Anne Lynch and Gary Lynch

NI family store marks four decades of local pride, growth, and charitable spirit

Popular Northern Ireland family neighbourhood store officially reopens after £2m refurbishment. Pictured is Rachel Ervine, Henderson Group business development manager, Gemma Kearney, Brennan’s Spar store manager, Conor McKibben, store owner, Conor’s mother Margaret McKibben and Leona McNicholl, Ulster Bank senior relationship manager

Popular NI family neighbourhood store officially reopens after £2m refurbishment

Head of Property Development, William Adams, Group property director, Mark Adrain, Group HR director, Kathy Simpson and Henderson Group people development manager, Justine McGreevey are pictured with the Gold Investors in People accreditation plaque for Henderson Group Property

Cementing success: NI family firm celebrates fourth company to strike gold

Eurospar Garvagh has officially reopened following a £2.4m investment in upgrades from new owner, Henderson Retail, which acquired the business late last year

Northern Ireland community supermarket gets £2.4m makeover from new owners

How the new Eurospar Moira Road will look when it opens in June. Pic credit: Henderson Group

Moira Road Eurospar to deliver up a new Post Office for local customers

Maxol Hilden has re-opened following an investment of £1.6 million to expand and upgrade the convenience store and forecourt on the Belfast Road in Lisburn

Newly expanded NI Maxol service station opens £1.6m development

Winners of the NI School's Business Challenge 2025, St Mary's Grammar School, Magherafelt

Students shine in innovative real-world skills competition

Shera McAloran specialises in unique South Asian flavours at Karri Kitchen in Portadown to major retailers including Iceland, the most recent

Cool deal for Karri Kitchen

Pictured at the launch of Maxol Fortwilliam Service Station is from left: Maxol Fortwilliam Licensee, Mark Nelson, Sarah Halliday, Channel Sales Manager at Henderson Group, Brian Donaldson, CEO, The Maxol Group and Kevin Paterson, Retail Manager NI, The Maxol Group

Maxol Fortwilliam opens following £1.9 million investment

Henderson Retail staff pictured during Henderson Group’s fundraising for Action Mental Health in 2024

Henderson Group charity windfall for Action Mental Health

The Moore family, who have been serving the local community in Cloughmills for 45 years, have rebranded their store into an all new Eurospar community supermarket, providing the area with an extended range of services and products. Pictured is store owners Eileen, Richard and Lucy Moore officially opening the rebranded community supermarket

NI family rebrands independent store into new Eurospar after 45 years of service

Stephen Manager, general manager at Henderson Print is pictured with Dave Brennan, director at Liyu Ireland, supplier of the new Platinum Q3XL printer the company has recently invested in

NI print shop brings cutting-edge system for first time, investing over £200,000

Store owners Charles and Rhonda Henderson celebrating 15 years serving their community as a Spar store

Couple celebrate 15-years of success after converting NI store from Mace to Spar

The McAnallen family, owners of McAnallen’s SPAR Benburb, are thanking their shoppers for their support as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of trading. Pictured is Laura Johnston, Hendersons regional sales manager, Pauline McAnallen, Donal McAnallen, Fergus McAnallen and Lynsey Wilson, business development manager, Hendersons. Photo By Tony Hendron.

Benburb family retailer thanks shoppers as they reflect on 25 years service

Boyle’s SPAR Ballycastle is celebrating 60 years of their community store after investing £100,000 into the business this year. Pictured is Fiachra McVeigh, store manager, David Bennett, regional manager, Aidan Boyle, store owner and John McNeill, business development manager

Ballycastle community retailer marks milestone anniversary with £100k investment

Seasons eatings! Turkey out on top on NI's Christmas sandwich leaderboard

Pictured at Queen’s Business Hub is (L-R): Dr Danielle McConville, Head of Department for Accounting of Queen's Business School; Bronagh Luke, Head of Corporate Marketing at Henderson Group; Kristina Hyland, Audit Director at BDO NI; Ciaran Connolly, Professor and Deputy Head of Queen’s Business School; Claire Scott McAteer, Senior Lecturer at Queen’s Business School; Laura Jackson, BDO NI Partner and Head of Audit; and Billy Moore, Group Financial Director at Henderson Group.

Popular business challenge aimed at upskilling students returns for eighth year

Maxol and Henderson Group have announced the renewal of a deal worth more than £625m over five years. Pictured is Neil Gamble, chief financial officer, Henderson Group with Brian Donaldson, CEO of The Maxol Group

Two of NI’s leading family-owned businesses renew contract worth over £625m

Shera McAloran of Karri Kitchen in Portadown has developed an innovative range of handy meal pots

NI food innovator teams up with Henderson Group to launch new convenience meals

NI-born coffee to go firm has success in Scotland with over 100 installs planned

The family run store was opened by George and Harry Canning in 1974, with just five employees, and now employs 15 people from the local area. The store remains a family-focused business to this day, managed by George’s daughter, Joanne and Harry’s son Eoin, alongside Maxine Tosh, who has been with the business since 1999. Pictured is George Canning, Maxine Tosh, Joanne White, Sharon Daly, Olive Canning, Harry Canning and Eoin Canning celebrating the store's 50th anniversary.

NI family-run community store marks 50th milestone anniversary by giving back

The Wright family who run Wright’s Spar in Portadown have been reflecting on their 15 years of serving the local community as a SPAR store, particularly being able to provide essential services for them during the tough Covid lockdowns. Wright's Spar celebrate 15th anniversary included from left are, Phyllis and Reggie Wright, Andrew Wright, Wayne Liggett, Mandy McReynolds, Helen Wright-Liggett and Heather McAdam. Photo by Tony Hendron.

NI family-run convenience store celebrates 89 years of great community service

Henderson Wholesale has been named Wholesale Fruit & Veg Supplier of the Year at the FPC Fresh Awards, which are hailed as the Oscars of the fresh produce industry in the UK. David Domoney, TV personality and host of the 2024 FPC Fresh Awards 2024 is pictured with Gareth McAnlis, Nicola Hillier, Lynsey Evans and Leah McQueen from Henderson Wholesale and Chris Hutchinson, Chairman Spitalfields Market Tenants Association Ltd (Award sponsor).

NI family retailer named amongst UK’s top wholesalers at coveted 'Oscars'

The newly opened Maxol Belvoir service station following a £3.6m investment offers the latest Spar concept in a new store that has nearly trebled in size along with a new Delish Deli and self-serve Chicken Bar where customers can pick up freshly prepared hot food to take-away. Other new additions include an in-store bakery offering a range of pastries and sweet treats alongside the popular BARISTA BAR coffee which has doubled to two units, to meet increasing demand. Customers can relax with their sandwich or coffee in a modern seating area

NI family-run forecourt and retailer opens Maxol Belvoir thanks to £3.6m boost

Henderson Retail Forecourt Retailer of the Year: Michael Surginor from Henderson Retail picks up the award for Forecourt Retailer of the Year at the recent Retail Industry Awards in London

NI grocer and retailer picks up four coveted awards at London ceremony

Archie Barr helping Chris Todd, owner of SPAR Ballygally, stock up the store with Fizzy Fangs

Co Antrim schoolboy’s sweet idea becomes new product in SPAR stores across UK

Mark McCammond, retail director at Henderson Group alongside group joint managing director, Geoffrey Agnew, accepting the award in London

NI retail giant ‘outpaces the market’ to pick up prestigious national award

Henderson Group, Northern Ireland’s leading grocer, wholesaler, food service supplier and retailer has posted a turnover of £1.338bn for 2023. Pictured is Neil Gamble, chief financial officer at Henderson Group

NI family retailer posts financial results revealing 'strong sales performance'

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