DUBLIN (2nd July 2025) Retail Excellence Ireland (REI), the largest representative body for the retail industry in Ireland, has announced a three-year sponsorship with leading merchant acquirer Elavon, subsidiary of U.S. Bank.
This strategic sponsorship sees Elavon become the preferred payments partner to REI and its membership base, comprising Ireland's foremost retail companies. As part of this collaboration, Elavon will also become the title sponsor of REI's prestigious annual awards, now renamed the "Elavon Retail Excellence Awards."
The partnership's first official engagement took place at the Retail Excellence Retreat on May 27th at the luxurious Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny. The event served as the perfect platform to showcase this exciting new collaboration and mark the opening of award submissions for 2025. The Elavon Retail Excellence Ireland Awards will then take place on Saturday, November 15th also at Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny.
Commenting on the partnership, Jean McCabe, CEO of REI, said: "I am delighted to announce this partnership with Elavon, the leading merchant services and payments provider in Ireland. As our economy faces into a potentially difficult spell, it is critically important that Irish retailers have the ability to deliver a seamless customer experience to maintain our world-leading standards. Elavon's optimal payments solution will see our members well-placed to deliver on that promise."
Paul Dunne, head of sales in Ireland, Elavon Europe said: "We have been supporting merchants in Ireland for 25 years. We are thrilled to mark this anniversary with this important association with the Retail Excellence, who have been advancing the interest of Irish retailers for several decades, helping create a vibrant retail industry in Ireland and delivering outstanding consumer experiences throughout the country.”
The newly launched partnership underscores both organisations ' commitment to supporting the evolving needs of retailers across Ireland, providing innovative solutions that enhance customer experiences and drive business growth in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
About Retail Excellence Ireland
Established in 1995, Retail Excellence Ireland is owned by the members, for the members. We are an organisation which invests in innovative and exciting learning, market intelligence, human resources services, Government representation and member networking initiatives. Retail Excellence Ireland has over 2,200 leading retail companies in Ireland. Our members are the most progressive and innovative retailers. Retail Excellence Ireland is the largest retail industry body in Ireland.
About Elavon
Elavon, a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank, delivers secure, scalable payments solutions and dedicated support to businesses across the United States, Europe and Canada.
As the leading provider for airlines and a top five provider in hospitality, healthcare, retail, and public sector/education, Elavon's innovative payment solutions are designed to solve pain points for the smallest businesses to the largest global enterprises.
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We spoke with Paul Dunne on 09/05/2025
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Copyright© 2026 | U.S. Bank Europe DAC. Registered in Ireland – Number 418442. Registered Office: Block F1, Cherrywood Business Park, Dublin 18, D18 W2X7, Ireland.
U.S. Bank Europe DAC, trading as Elavon Merchant Services, is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
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Warning: The provision of this service does not require licensing, registration, or authorisation by the Central Bank of Ireland, and as a result is not covered by Central Bank of Ireland rules designed to protect consumers or by a statutory compensation scheme.
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