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XL is part of BWG Foods UC, a leading retail and wholesale business which founded XL in 1997. XL might also be known locally as XL Stop & Shop. In 2009 we rolled out a brand new identity shortening the name to XL. We are now one of Ireland\u2019s fastest growing symbol groups with over 240 stores.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n

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