Gala is a convenience shop chain in Ireland. Established in 1998, as of 2021 Gala had approximately 250 shops nationwide,[1] all under franchise. The symbol group is supplied by a number of independent wholesalers which were formerly part of the National Wholesale group (now known as Stonehouse).[2][3] In 2008, the brand recognised its tenth year in business.[4] Gary Desmond is the chief executive officer.[5]
History
In 1998, the National Wholesale Grocers Alliance, a buying group of independent cash and carry outlets, launched Gala Retail Services Limited. The launch represented an attempt to replicate models operated by the