Musgrave Group

Musgrave Group is Ireland's largest grocery distributor and a leading food retail, wholesale, and foodservice company. Founded in 1876 in Cork by the Musgrave brothers, it remains largely family-owned and operates primarily in Ireland with additional activities in Spain. The group supports a large network of retail and foodservice family businesses through approximately 15 market-leading food and beverage brands. 

Key retail brands operated by Musgrave Group include SuperValu, a large-format supermarket chain with more than 170 locations across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland; Centra, a convenience store franchise with over 300 locations; and Donnybrook Fair, a premium grocery chain acquired in 2018. In addition, Musgrave Wholesale Partners operates cash and carry outlets under the Musgrave MarketPlace brand, with branches located in Cork, Waterford, Limerick, Galway, Ballymun, Dun Laoghaire, Clondalkin in the Republic of Ireland, and in Belfast, Derry and Lurgan in Northern Ireland. Their distribution centers are strategically placed in Ballycurreen (County Cork), Kilcock (County Kildare), and Belfast to serve both Ireland and Northern Ireland efficiently. 

The group also operates in Spain through Musgrave Retail Partners España, managing Dialsur and other Cash & Carry operations. Musgrave’s franchisees hold a significant share of the grocery market, approximately 24% in the Republic of Ireland and 12% in Northern Ireland. 

Musgrave Group employs between 10,000 and 50,000 staff members in Ireland and operates over a thousand selling points comprising supermarkets, convenience stores, cash and carry outlets, and distribution centers. The company’s annual sales are estimated at more than €4 billion as of recent years, reflecting its market leadership and extensive presence.

Musgrave's operations span from retail supermarkets and convenience shops through wholesale distribution and foodservice, emphasizing strong partnerships with suppliers and customers to provide a wide range of food, drinks, and beauty products. Their strong logistical network and diverse brand portfolio make Musgrave a key player in Ireland’s grocery and FMCG sector.