Barry Group

About Barry Group

Barry Group is one of Ireland's leading wholesale and distribution companies. Our committed and experienced team strive to provide high quality retail solutions to our customers. With over 250 people employed from our state of the art headquarters in Mallow, we provide our clients with numerous support services in the following business divisions: Symbol Group, General Wholesale, Brokerage, Export. Barry Group is the owner of the Costcutter, Carry Out and Quik Pick franchises in the Republic of Ireland. Costcutter is one of Ireland's most respected retail groups with over 120 locations throughout the country. We are focused on offering our customers a great product range at an affordable price in a convenient shopping location. In December 2009, Barry Group completed the acquisition of the Carry Out off licence franchise which has over 100 stores nationwide. Carry Out operates under a community based ethos while retaining a strong commercial interest. Since launching in 1996, Quik Pick has become a well-regarded name in the convenience sector. To the retailer, the Quik Pick brand gives a modern image that's focused on competitive pricing. As a business, Barry Group has achieved: 'Excellence Through People' accreditation to Platinum standard across the entire business. Listed in the Great Place to Work Awards 2011-2017. Winner of the Great Place to Work - Living Ethics Award 2011. Listed in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies 2010 - 2017. Winner of the Ulster Bank Munster Business Achievers Award 2010. Stonehouse Depot of the Year – Gold Standard 2010 -2017. Finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2010. Barry Group was honoured to be named as both a 'Great Place To Work' and Deloitte Best Managed Company in 2016 & 2017. MD Jim Barry was named Ireland's Most Trusted Leader at the 2015 GPTW awards. In 2019, Jim was further recognised at the Irish Forecourt Awards winning the Lifetime Achievement Award.