Gala Retail is one of Ireland’s most progressive convenience retail groups. Created by a consortium of Irish wholesalers back in 1998, this year marks Gala’s 25th in the business. The Group has approximately 200 stores operating within Gala Retail under the Gala and Your Stop symbol brands.
Since 2015, Gala Retail has been a platinum partner of Special Olympics Ireland – a sports organisation for people with an intellectual disability from 4 years old with no upper age limit.
Now in its 10th year, Gala’s sponsorship of Special Olympics Ireland is its longest-standing charitable partnership. It’s a partnership that has grown in strength year-on-year due to the Group’s commitment and admiration for the impact that Special Olympics Ireland delivers to thousands of families across Ireland - families that are part of communities in which its stores operate.
The World Summer Games were to be the highlight of the calendar, supported by a sustained calendar of events throughout the year - created to ensure an ongoing interest in the partnership from Gala retailers, Gala shoppers and the wider public.
Independent research commissioned with B&A in Dec 2023 found that:
Specific outputs: