Enniscorthy business to represent Ireland at Global Retail Awards in America

An Enniscorthy business is set to represent Ireland in America…

The Global Innovation Awards programme, organised by the International Homewares Association, recognises outstanding home and housewares retailers from more than 30 countries worldwide.

Smyth’s Homevalue, the family‑run home and hardware store at the heart of Enniscorthy for over 40 years, is set to be recognised on the world stage after being named Ireland’s representative at the prestigious Global Innovation Awards (GIA), with a special ceremony taking place in Chicago this week.

Smyth’s Homevalue was selected by Hardware & Homestyle as Ireland’s representative, with judges praising the store as “a perfect example of what a destination homewares store can be – a cornerstone of the community it serves and so much more.”

The awards form part of the Inspired Home Show, one of the world’s largest home and housewares trade events, held annually in Chicago. Representatives of Smyth’s Homevalue will be honoured as part of the event in the Windy City on Tuesday March 10th.

Owned by Dermot Kavanagh, who runs the business alongside his wife Betty, son Jack and their hardworking local team, Smyth’s Homevalue has built a strong reputation for its broad home and DIY offering, expert advice and customer service. The store has continued to evolve in recent years while remaining firmly rooted in the community values that have defined the family business for generations.

The international nomination caps off a standout twelve months for the Wexford business. Late last year, Smyth’s Homevalue was named Best Paint Store in Leinster and Overall Best Paint Store in Ireland at United Hardware’s 2025 United in Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding standards in retail, customer service and store presentation.

Last autumn, the store also strengthened its offering further with the launch of DID Essentials, bringing a dedicated in‑store home appliances concept to Enniscorthy and reinforcing Smyth’s Homevalue’s position as a one‑stop shop for home, DIY and everyday household needs.

Speaking to Wexford Weekly, Dermot Kavanagh, owner of Smyth’s Homevalue, said:

“We are absolutely over the moon to see Smyth’s Homevalue recognised on the global stage as Ireland’s representative at the Global Innovation Awards. For a family business that my late father Jack built from 1979, this honour means the world to us. It’s a testament to the loyalty of our customers, the dedication of our incredible team in Enniscorthy and Gorey, and the values of service, quality and community that have guided us for generations.”

“While we’ve continued to evolve, expanding our homewares departments, strengthening our paint and décor offering, and introducing new initiatives like DID Essentials, we’ve always stayed true to the personal touch that defines us. To be counted among the very best retailers from around the world is both humbling and exciting, and this recognition belongs to our whole community in County Wexford,” he said.

Smyth’s Homevalue has served the Enniscorthy community for more than four decades and continues to employ a local team across its Enniscorthy and Gorey stores, offering expert advice, trusted brands and a strong focus on customer service.