Retailers from all over the country have worked hard to develop their stores, and we are proud to announce the winners of the 11th Independent Achievers Academy.
Held at East Wintergarden in London on Thursday 1st December, the IAA Gala Dinner recognised retailers who have performed brilliantly across 12 categories including Shop Layout, Effective Ranging and Retail Innovation. The evening culminated in the crowning of the IAA Overall Best Shop.
Marketing to customers
Amish Shingadia
Shingadia's Londis Caterways & Post Office, Horsham
Finalists included: C T Baker Budgens of Aylsham, Aylsham; Londis Ferme Park Road, London and Wesley Road King Family Store (Spar), Retford
Customer Service
Paul & Gail Mather
Sherston Post Office & Stores, Sherston
Finalists included: Edwards at Townfield (Premier), Wirral; Knights of Budgens, Henfield and Shingadia's Londis Southwater & Post Office, Horsham
Shop Layout
Joga and Aman Uppal
One Stop Mount Nod, Coventry
Finalists included: Edwards at Townfield (Premier), Wirral; Knights of Budgens, Sukhi's Simply Fresh, Kenilworth, Premier Woodcross Convenience store, Cosely
Merchandising
Harj Dhasee
Village Stores Mickleton (Nisa), Mickleton
Finalists included: Knights of Budgens, Henfield; St Mary's Supermarket (Premier), Southampton and Today's Extra Gloucester Avenue, Northampton
In-store display
Shane Woolston
C T Baker Budgens of Aylsham, Aylsham
Finalists included: Shelley's Budgens, Horsham; Shingadia's Londis Southwater & Post Office, Horsham and The Village Shop, Hook Norton
Effective ranging
Amish Shingadia
Shingadia's Londis Caterways & Post Office, Horsham
Finalists included: C T Baker Budgens of Holt, Holt; Ordsall King Family Store (Spar), Retford and Tenby Stores (Premier Express), Tenby
Availability
Vip Measuria
One Stop Draycott, Draycott
Finalists included: Hexagon Stores & Post Office (Mace), Andover; Premier Jimmy's Store, Northampton and Sherston Post Office & Stores, Sherston
Responsible retailing
Bay Bashir
Lifestyle Express Belle Vue Convenience
Finalists included: Knights of Budgens, Hassocks; Londis Westham Road, Weymouth and The Village Shop, Hook Norton
Staff development
David Knight
Knight’s of Budgens, Hassocks & Henfield
Finalists included: Budgens of Broadstairs, Broadstairs; Family Shopper Little Hulton, Little Hulton and Ordsall King Family Store (Spar), Retford
Service to the community
Julie Duhra
Premier Jules Convenience store, Telford
Finalists included: Nisa Malcolm's Stores, Coventry; One Stop The Prior Way, Borrowash and Sukhi's Simply Fresh, Kenilworth
Digital engagement
Christine Hope
Hopes of Longtown, Herefordshire
Finalists included: Max's Londis, Minster-on-Sea; One Stop Working with Royals, Leamington Spa and Premier Singh's, Sheffield
Retail innovation
Wojciech Lorkievicz
Greylees Convenience Store (Premier Express), Sleaford
Finalists included: C T Baker Budgens of Holt, Holt; Dunston Convenience Store (Premier), Gateshead and Pike's Newsagents, Porthmadog
Overall best shop
Amish Shingadia
Shingadia's Londis Caterways & Post Office, Horsham
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