31 retailers across the UK and Ireland have been announced as finalists in the Independent Achievers Academy 2015.

The finalists were whittled down from a shortlist of 58 retailers following rigorous judging from industry experts and IAA partners.

The winners in each category will be announced at the IAA Gala Dinner on November 30 in London. To book your place at the Gala Dinner, please contact Sheraer Douglas on 020 7689 3377 or sheraer.douglas@newtrade.co.uk.

Shop Layout

Ramesh Shingadia, Shingadia’s Londis Southwater & Post Office, Horsham

Roli Ranger, Londis Sunninghill, Ascot

Eddie Poole, Poole’s SuperValu Dromore, Dromore

Conrad Davies, Spar Pwllheli, Pwllheli

Merchandising

Jas Bhattle, Simply Local Newton-Le-Willows, Newton-Le-Willows

Sunder Sandher, One Stop Working With Royals, Leamington SpaGaz Bains, Select & Save Belgrave Stores, CoventryMo Razzaq, Family Shopper Blantyre, Blantyre

Effective Ranging

Ramesh Shingadia, Shingadia’s Londis Southwater & Post Office, HorshamJatinder Sahota, Londis Isle of Sheppey, Minster on SeaMichelle & Paul Gravelle, Gravelles Budgens, CambridgeMark Jones, Bargain Booze, Plymouth

Availability

Sunita Kanji, Family Shopper Little Hulton, Little HultonJulian Taylor, Taylor-Green Spar, LindfordJulie Duhra, Premier Jules Convenience Store, TelfordMichelle & Paul Gravelle, Gravelles Budgens, Cambridge

Customer Service

Bay Bashir, Lifestyle Express Belle Vue Convenience Store, Middlesbrough
Adam Hogwood, Budgens of Broadstairs, BroadstairsNainesh Shah, Mayhew Newsagents, LondonMark & Samantha Coldbeck, Premier Wharfedale, Hull

In-store Display

Vip Measuria, Family Shopper Draycott, DraycottPeter Robinson, Premier Castle Stores, PembrokeJatinder Sahota, Londis Isle of Sheppey, Minster on SeaSandeep Bains, Simply Fresh Faversham, Faversham

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