A local store has come out on top in the Independent Retailer of the Year category (1,201 sq ft – 3,000sq ft) at the 2021 Retail Industry Awards.

Lilley’s Centra on Dublin Road in Enniskillen was chosen as the winner at the awards widely regarded as ‘The Oscars’ of the grocery sector. 

Una Lilley, Owner added: “We are absolutely thrilled to have won the Independent Retailer of the Year Award.  The team here really pulled together during the pandemic to ensure we could continue to provide an excellent service for our customers, so we are very proud of this achievement.”

Trevor Magill, Managing Director of Musgrave NI commented on the award saying: "I would like to congratulate Una Lilley and the team at Lilley’s Centra Dublin Road in Enniskillen, who competed against some of the best stores in the UK, to achieve this award. It is testament to the hard work that has been put in during what has been an incredibly difficult year, by staff at both a local and national level.

“Local has never been more important and this store operates in the heart of the community, offering customers value, choice and high quality convenience. We are delighted it has been recognised for the excellent service it provides to the community.”

The Retail Industry Awards reward excellence and outstanding achievement across a broad range of categories, recognising independent retailers alongside the large supermarket groups.