GREATS WINNERS 2016_Layout 1 30/06/2016 10:52 Page 4
Independent Gift Retailer of the Year
Best Newcomer - Midlands, North and Scotland Winner 2016: Lily Blue, Hagley
Above: Angela Jones (right) and Sara Kiely en route to the stage.
Below: The Greats trophy was presented to Angela and Sara by Naomi Barton, portfolio director for Autumn Fair.
"Oh wow, what a surprise we had! To be a Best Newcomer finalist was exciting enough but to win our category was such an amazing feeling. Being recognised by industry experts was so special. Thank you The Greats for a fantastic day out, one we certainly hope to repeat!" Angela Jones, owner, Lily Blue
Award sponsor
Best Specialist Multiple Retailer of Gifts Winner 2016: Love Aroma (10 stores) "We were so excited to be presented with the trophy by Bill Turnbull, BBC newsreader and Strictly Come Dancing contestant, who was lovely. We are going to take the trophy to each of our stores so they can share this success with our customers, and so that each team member gets the chance to feel how heavy it is!” Jo Newman, brand marketing manager, Love Aroma
Left: Love Aroma's Lewis Love and Jo Newman received their trophy from former BBC Breakfast presenter and beekeeper Bill Turnbull.
Award sponsor
Left: They couldn’t be happier! Love Aroma’s e-commerce manager Lewis Love and Jo Newman, brand marketing manager, proudly hold the Greats trophy
Best Department Store Retailer of Gifts Winner 2016: Debenhams "We are delighted to win this accolade which, having worked so hard as a team both across the Debenhams business and externally with our suppliers, reinforces the success we achieved on gifting this year," Sarah Theobald, buying manager, Debenhams
Left: Emma Cain receives the trophy from Kaemingk’s Sarah Doran on behalf of Debenhams.
Award sponsor
Left: Sales agent Sarah Doran of category sponsor Kaemingk announces Debenhams as the winner.
PROGRESSIVE GIFTS & HOME WORLDWIDE
43