Congratulations to the 34 local news and convenience retailers that are exceeding expectations in the IAA modules below. Since 2006, the Independent Achievers Academy (IAA) has set out to help independent retailers to improve standards, grow profits and celebrate their achievements through its learning and development programme. Over that time the IAA has shone a light on some truly inspirational stores, and this year is no exception.

We’re excited to be announcing the IAA Category Stars and Overall Best Shop at our brand-new event, the IAA Learning & Development Festival on Monday 3 July at the Eastside Rooms, Birmingham.

The IAA Learning & Development Festival is a fantastic opportunity to find new ways to shape, strengthen and supercharge your business during these challenging times, to celebrate the stars of independent retail, and to network with like-minded, success-focused business owners and innovative suppliers. Find out more and secure your space today!

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Marketing to Customers

• Day-Today Alloa Road, Stenhousemuir
• London Road Bakery, Boston
• Mulkerns Spar Jonesborough, Newry
• Nisa Local Colley Gate, Halesowen

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In association with

Customer Service

• Eldred Drive Stores, Orpington
• Hopes of Longtown, Herefordshire
• Nisa Marsh Farm, Luton
• One Stop Packmoor, Stoke-on-Trent

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In association with

Effective Ranging

• Cults Stores, Aberdeen
• Nisa Local Paddington, London
• The Old Dairy – Pydar Stores, Truro
• The Three Singh’s, Selby

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In association with

Availability

• Heathcote Express and Post Office, East Grindstead
• Mullaco Supermarket, Dewsbury
• Nisa Local Colley Gate, Halesowen
• One Stop Packmoor, Stoke-on-Trent

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In association with

Shop Layout

• Bradley’s Supermarkets Rothley, Loughborough
• Budgens of Southwater, Horsham
• Londis Bexley Park, Dartford
• Nisa Local Saint Neots, Peterborough

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In association with

Merchandising & Display

• Bradley’s Supermarkets Rothley, Loughborough
• Eurospar Mulkerns, Newry
• London Road Bakery, Boston
• Nisa Local Beech Stores, Heysham

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In association with

Responsible Retailing

• Bassetts Londis Stour Road, Christchurch
• BB Superstore Love Lane, Pontefract
• Costcutter Epsom, Surrey
• Connolly Spar Pewsey, Tidworth

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In association with

Staff Development

• Bassetts Londis Westham Road
• Carlton Convenience, Salford
• London Road Bakery, Boston
• One Stop Etwall, Derby

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In association with

Service to the Community

• Nisa Local Stilton, Peterborough
• Spar Hackenthorpe, Sheffield
• Connolly Spar Pewsey, Tidworth
• Woosnam & Davies News, Llanidloes

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In association with

Environmental Sustainability

• Bradley’s Supermarkets Quorn, Loughborough
• Hopes of Longtown, Herefordshire
• Nisa Local Colley Gate, Halesowen
• Tysoe Village Stores, Warwick

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In association with

Innovation

• Freshgo’s Budgens Carcroft, Doncaster
• One Stop Packmoor, Stoke-on-Trent
• The Old Dairy – Pydar Stores, Truro
• Welcome CO-OP Faversham, Kent

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In association with

Join us at the IAA Learning & Development Festival on Monday 3 July to find out who will be recognised! It’s also a fantastic opportunity to find new ways to shape, strengthen and supercharge your business during these challenging times, to celebrate the stars of independent retail, and to network with like-minded, success-focused business owners and innovative suppliers. Find out more and secure your space today!