Trevor Magill is the Northern Ireland Managing Director of the Musgrave Group, one of Ireland's biggest and longest-established family businesses. It's a huge retail, wholesale, and food service business, servicing around 7 million customers weekly and boasting a turnover exceeding €5 billion.

As the company approaches its 150th anniversary, Trevor and Jim delve into how this seventh-generation family business has thrived in the competitive, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.

A cornerstone of their success is the unique independent retail partnership model used for brands like SuperValu, Centra, and Mace across Northern Ireland. McIll explains that this partnership allows independent owners to support their local communities and ensures the company avoids becoming "far too corporate".

The discussion covers strategic evolutions, including the development of market-leading private brands like Frank and Honest coffee and the continuous focus on value and convenience for the modern consumer. He also highlights the importance of sourcing 70-75% of their range on the island and details the group's long-term commitment to community initiatives, such as its 25-year relationship with Action Cancer. He shares personal career lessons, emphasising the necessity of strong people, core values, and fulfilling commitments in business.

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