Four CBE Customers Among Top 25 in Global “Best Foodvenience Store” Competition

We are excited to announce that four of our valued CBE retail customers have been shortlisted in the top 25 for the “Best Foodvenience Store in the World” competition, run by Global Convenience / Best Foodvenience. This is a tremendous recognition of the innovation, dedication, and foodservice excellence happening across our network.

What is the “Best Foodvenience Store” Competition?

Launched globally, the Best Foodvenience Store competition seeks to identify and celebrate the world’s leading convenience stores that combine foodservice and retail in outstanding ways. The initiative highlights stores that excel in:

• delivering fresh, high-quality food and drink offerings

• optimising speed, consistency and operational excellence

• integrating smart digital tools (loyalty, online ordering, social engagement)

• driving innovation and customer experience in the convenience sector

• sharing best practices across global markets

This year, 25 entries from 14 countries have been selected for publication. A panel of global judges evaluates them, producing a shortlist (announced October 7) and then combining judge scores with a public vote (open until November 6). The final winner will be revealed November 13.

The Four CBE-Affiliated Stores

Below are the CBE customers that have made the top-25 shortlist — a genuine achievement in a competitive international field.

• Centra Capel Street, Dublin (Rekhi Trading)
• Centra Drumcondra, Dublin
• SPAR Parkfoot, Kent, UK
• Garvey’s Centra Coolagh

We extend our warmest congratulations to Centra Capel Street, Centra Drumcondra, SPAR Parkfoot, and Centra Coolagh for this achievement. We’ll be watching closely as the competition progresses toward its final reveal.