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2016 Finalists
Best Department Store
(independent)
Criteria: Nominees should be an individual independent department store or branch of a small group of up to three stores. Excellence in areas across the retail spectrum, including: product range, product knowledge, staff training, customer care, marketing and promotion, display and (if relevant) multi-channel retailing. Achievement in improving sales, profitability and/or footfall.
l Bakers and Larners
l Barker’s Home
l Barnitts
Holt
Northallerton
York
Cookshop sales and margins have increased significantly thanks to the department’s hard working team and introduction of new ranges. The department’s Complete Kitchen section continues to add theatre, with regular cooking demonstrations and kitchenware demonstrations by TV’s Malcolm Harradine. Bakers and Larners proudly supports local charities.
The furnishing and lifestyle store on the outskirts of the town (which also houses the renowned Barkers department store) has undergone a £3million redevelopment. The result is a stunning new look store that is twice as large (60,000 square feet). It is has a new Cook, Wine & Dine section, introducing a wide range of exciting brands in a stylish setting.
Situated in the heart of historic York, Barnitts is one of the city’s largest independent department stores, with 45,000 square feet of retail space dedicated to the home and garden. The family owned store started with over 100 years of trading history has expanded into neighbouring buildings and has a reputation for its friendly, helpful service.
l Dawsons
l Housing Units
l Jarrold
Skipton and Clitheroe
Manchester
Norwich
Dawsons Department Store is a family owned business located in the centre of the market town of Clitheroe (for more than 30 years, where it has grown to be a leading independent for the area) and its newer store in Skipton. The retailer’s eCookshop is renowned for its good service, promotional campaigns and customer engagement.
In its 69th year of trading and with over 120,000 square feet including housewares, Housing Units is the leading home furnishing centre of the north, attracting a million visitors a year. It prides itself on exceptional service, including top hatted doormen, and is proactive with demonstrations and marketing, including glamorous TV advertising that features staff as extras.
Established in 1823, the family-owned store is one of Norwich’s renowned landmarks and offers a unique and contemporary shopping experience with a sense of heritage. Jarrold’s comprehensively stocked and well presented kitchenware, tabletop and small electricals department hosts regular demonstrations, featuring local chefs, and benefits from its proximity to the popular delicatessen.
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The British Independent Retailers Association (bira) is the UK’s leading trade association representing thousands of independent retailers across the retail sector. Its aim is to protect, promote and further the interests of UK independent retailers and suppliers including independent department stores. They are often the lifeblood of a town, drawing customers into their towns for the benefit of other retailers too. bira is supporting this award to give industry recognition and public reward to these outstanding stores and the inspiring people behind them. www.bira.co.uk
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