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Eclipse Nursery Store celebrates 10 years in business with special recognition award from Cybex

Eclipse Baby Store in Ballymena

Eclipse Nursery Store, Ballymena


Eclipse Nursery Store based in Ballymena and Lisburn is pleased to announce its latest award win - the 2023 CYBEX Special Recognition award which was announced and presented to Eclipse Nursery Store at an event in Bayreuth, Germany.


The Special Recognition Award is one of two awards given out annually by CYBEX - an international baby product brand, with over 170 independent retail stores across the UK & Ireland competing to be named at the awards dinner.



The Special Recognition Award is chosen by the team at CYBEX based on partners who have gone above and beyond throughout their entire relationship with CYBEX and continue to support and collaborate with the brand.


That is exactly what Eclipse Nursery Store has done for the last 10 years. Eclipse were chosen for this award after being one of CYBEX‘s longest standing retail partners, and also for their remarkable collaboration which they have developed from day one.


David Roberts (Cybex ), Patrick and Claire Herald (directors of Eclipse), and Luke Burns (Cybex).

Pictured are (L-R): David Roberts (Cybex ), Patrick and Claire Herald (directors of Eclipse), and Luke Burns (Cybex).


David Roberts, Head of Sales CYBEX, UK & Ireland said:


“I’ve known Patrick and Claire for the entire time they have been in the Nursery industry, and when sitting down with the panel of team judges to choose this award for 2023, there was no one else who fitted the criteria so perfectly.



“The team at Eclipse have been with CYBEX in the UK & Ireland from the start, Patrick and Claire have always been committed to providing parents and parents to be with the impartial advice and knowledge they need when they start their exciting parenting journey.


"I remember when Eclipse first started to work with CYBEX, even before we had a business set up in Ireland, Patrick researched all the products and the CYBEX brand to ensure his customers were getting the latest in car seat technology and safety, he even organised his own logistics straight out of the CYBEX warehouse in Germany, - now that is dedicated customer service!"


Team Eclipse pictured with David Roberts and Debbie McFarland (Cybex )

Team Eclipse pictured with David Roberts and Debbie McFarland (Cybex )


David added:


“Like many local businesses, Eclipse Nursery Store has had to adapt and be agile in an ever changing retail landscape, but what has remained the same throughout the last 10 years, is that the Eclipse Team and it’s owners, have always remained focused on the local customer and committed to providing their invaluable advice and products to the community.



"I am really pleased to have been able provide such a great family run business with this award and we look forward to the next 10 years of the CYBEX & Eclipse Nursery Store partnership”

This award win falls at a time that the Team and their owners, Patrick and Claire Herald celebrate their 10th Birthday in the Nursery Industry.


You can visit the Eclipse Nursery Store at Broughshane Street, Ballymena, or at Lisburn Square, Lisburn where the friendly staff team will be delighted to talk you through the extensive range of baby products, and be happy to help with advice from 10 years experience in the business.


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