Leo Crawford

Caveat: As the only man on the panel, I quickly realised there was nothing to worry about

Leo Crawford and two others due payment under deal with South African investor

Retailing group to open 45 new stores and will go deeper into the restaurant market with in-store dining

Group plans to invest €25 million in store refurbishments.

Lawless family will continue to run the business for BWG following takeover

Dutch lender Rabobank joins the retail group’s lending consortium

BWG reports ‘significant turnover growth’ in March

Deal gives BWG a foot in door of the 220-strong Gala convenience group

Spar owner will become the exclusive distributor and supplier to Chopped outlets

Growth of sales in Spar and Mace stores fuels 41.4% surge in profits for BWG Group

Indigenous and multinational producers will be able to pitch their wares at major event

Euro’s rise against South African rand bolsters results

Owner of Spar and Mace bought ADM Londis this year to add to its store network

Guarantee has reduced BWG’s annual interest rate from 4 to 1.75 per cent

Deal to bring on board Barclays guaranteed by South African parent

Move gives company a near 50 per cent share in Ireland’s retail convenience market