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Independent Achievers Academy 2017 finalists announced

In each of the 12 IAA categories, the top eight retailers have been shortlisted and may be named the UK’s best for their retail discipline.

Congratulations to the 34 local shops that have been recognised for consistently delivering excellence in the 12 IAA disciplines below. Four finalists for each category were announced at the Local Shop Summit on 4 October.

12 category stars and the overall best shop will be announced at the IAA Gala Dinner on 29 November in London. To book your place email iaa@newtrade.co.uk.

Marketing to Customers

 

  • Handley's Go Local, Sandiway
  • Londis Westham Road, Weymouth
  • One Stop Mount Nod, Coventry
  • Premier Singh's Manor Store, Sheffield

 

Customer Service

 

  • Hopes of Longtown (Post Office), Longtown
  • One Stop The Prior Way, Borrowash
  • Sherston Post Office & Stores, Sherston
  • Tenby Stores & Post Office (Premier Express), Tenby

 

Effective Ranging

 

  • Londis Ferme Park Road, London
  • Londis Westham Road, Weymouth
  • Pike's Newsagents, Porthmadog
  • The Corner Shop Convenience Store (Premier Express), Crossgates

 

Availability

 

  • One Stop Gospel Lane & Post Office, Birmingham
  • Select & Save The Windmill, Birmingham
  • Sherston Post Office & Stores, Sherston
  • Spar Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield

 

Shop Layout

 

  • J Robarts & Son (Costcutter & Post Office), Codicote
  • Nisa Local Fletton & Post Office, Peterborough
  • Poole's Supervalu Dromore (Post Office), Dromore
  • Spar Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield

Merchandising

 

  • Costcutter & The Food Shop (Post Office), Swanage
  • Londis Ferme Park Road, London
  • MJ's Go Local Extra, Sheffield
  • Narinder's Convenience Store (Premier), Huddersfield

 

In-store Display

 

  • Greenhill's Stores, Kineton
  • Hollins Green Community Shop, Warrington
  • Poole's Supervalu Dromore (Post Office), Dromore
  • Spar Rocket Stores, Bolton

 

Responsible Retailing

 

  • Bradley's Supermarkets, Loughborough
  • Costcutter Epsom, Epsom
  • Shingadia's Londis Southwater & Post Office, Horsham
  • The Village Shop & Post Office (Spar), Hook Norton

 

Staff Development

 

  • Londis Chatsworth Road & Post Office, Chesterfield
  • Londis Westham Road, Weymouth
  • London Road Bakery (Spar), Boston
  • One Stop Mount Nod, Coventry

 

Service to the Community

 

  • J Robarts & Son (Costcutter & Post Office), Codicote
  • Jay's Budgens of Crofton Park, London
  • Pike's Newsagents, Porthmadog
  • Premier Smeaton Stores, Kirkcaldy

 

Digital Engagement

 

  • MJ's Go Local Extra, Sheffield
  • Nisa Local Fletton & Post Office, Peterborough
  • One Stop Mount Nod, Coventry
  • Premier Singh's Manor Store, Sheffield

 

Retail Innovation

 

  • Ancoats General Store, Manchester
  • Levenhall Village Store, Musselburgh
  • Nisa Local Fletton & Post Office, Peterborough
  • One Stop Working With Royals, Leamington Spa

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