Established in 2005, Polo Stores has steadily built up a national footprint, rolling out 14 stores across the country selling an assorted of imported food and drink products. The majority are located along the East Coast, with the company opening a cluster of stores in Dublin and Louth. But it has also expanded into Cavan and now has a store in Galway.  It is a low-profile success story, with a succinct tagline: “Famous brands, low prices”. In addition to the stores, a number of which operate under franchise, it also has a sizable import and distribution business, sourcing food products…

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