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In addition to food, confectionery and soft drinks, Musgraves also supplies
Circle K Ireland with grocery, household and health & beauty products.
Purchasing policy and terms and conditions for suppliers are determined
jointly by Circle K Ireland and Musgraves. Orders are placed by Circle K
Ireland in conjunction with Musgraves.
Circle K Ireland prefers to communicate directly with suppliers and
encourages suppliers to communicate directly, by email initially.
Delivery conditions and windows for suppliers are arranged directly with
Musgraves.
Food suppliers to Circle K Ireland are audited by Musgraves. Circle K
Ireland only becomes involved in the case of ‘sensitive items’ or short shelf
life products. The supplier pays for the audits, unless Musgraves decide
otherwise. Circle K Ireland purchases and uses both fresh and frozen foods.
It is changing to include a greater proportion of fresh and local food in its
product offering.
Distribution providers
The main distribution provider to Circle K Ireland is Musgrave Wholesale
Partners.
Advice to new suppliers
New suppliers to Circle K Ireland should first make contact by email. They
should be prepared to send samples of their products and brochures on
request.
New suppliers need to be aware that key criteria for Circle K Ireland are
product quality and flexibility in production. Producers should be prepared
to amend the product if required in order to better meet the requirements
for food on the go.
Other Information
Credit terms are as per Musgrave Wholesale Partners.
Suppliers wishing to supply Circle K Ireland are advised to study the
Musgraves Wholesale Partners profile (included under Distributors) in
advance of making contact.
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