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Excellence in Retail Display (independent)
Criteria: Nominees had to be an independent retailer. Window and/or in-store displays which are either specific to one product range or of a more generic nature which demonstrate originality and maximise visual impact.
Below left: Mark Baumann (far left), sales director, category sponsor, Meyer Group, presents the award to Borough Kitchen’s Simone Hillman and founders, Justin Kowbel (second left) and David Caldana (second right). *Borough Kitchen was also announced as UK gia winner (see news). Below right: Justin and David beam with Pride at winning the awatd for Excellence in Retail Display (Independent).
Winner
Borough Kitchen Borough Market, Hampstead and Chiswick
Initial Reaction: “A huge thanks to our supplier partners — our team is excited to win the Excellence in Retail Display (Independent) award and already working hard to bring even more creativity and change to our stores.” Justin Kowbel and David Caldana, founders, Borough Kitchen
CATEGORY SPONSOR
Excellence in Retail Display (multiple or department store)
Winner
Barkers Home North Allerton
Criteria: Nominees had to be a multiple retailer, a department store chain or independent department store. Window and/or in-store displays, which are either specific to one product range or of a more generic nature, which demonstrate originality and maximise visual impact.
Initial Reaction: “Totally shocked but extremely happy to hear our name. I had a huge smile on my face for the rest of the fabulous evening.” Julie Poynton, homewares buyer, Barkers Home
Right: Julie Poynton, homewares buyer for Barker’s Home is joined on stage by homewares floor supervisor, Becci King (second right), directors Guy Barker (third left) and Ian Barker (second left) to receiev the award from Will Yates, Groupe SEB’s UK and Ireland sales director. Left: Julie and Becci celebrate Barkers Home win with grins all round.
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