Parfetts recognises outstanding retailers at annual awards

Go Local retailers from across the UK gathered in Manchester to celebrate the best in convenience retail at the wholesaler’s annual retailer awards

The event highlights retailers that go above and beyond and their commitment to community involvement, digital innovation, and outstanding customer service. Award judges commended the exceptional quality and high number of entries.

Andy Campbell of Go Local Extra in Cheadle won the Retail Execution of the Year, and Anil Velji of The Local in Walmersley, Bury, was crowned Digital Retailer of the Year. Best Newcomer was announced as Jeevan Chatha of Go Local Extra in Southowram, Halifax. The Most Improved Store accolade was awarded to Ellis and Max Bashir of The Local Saltersgill in Middlesbrough. There were also accolades for a host of regional Go Local winners.

Guy Swindell, joint managing director of Parfetts, commented: “Now, as an annual highlight in the retail calendar, our awards get bigger every year and provide an excellent opportunity to bring together retailers from around the country and celebrate the industry. The standards for retailers and suppliers continue to increase, and we take pride in contributing to their success and helping them reach their objectives.

“We’ve had an outstanding past 12 months, which has seen the business go from strength to strength, surpassing last year’s record turnover and welcoming more retailers to Go Local than ever before. Together, we have much to be proud of, and the awards provide the perfect platform to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our team members, retailers, and suppliers.”

The awards also recognised innovative and retailer-focused suppliers, with Heineken, PepsiCo, Diageo, Kellanova, Westons, Aston Manor, Budweiser Brewing Group, Nestle Confectionery, Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company and Britvic all scooping awards. There were also individual account manager awards won by George Marriott from Asahi UK, Brian Penkethman of AG Barr and Lucy Dickinson of Suntory.

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