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RETAIL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Criteria: Nominations were sought for retail employees who make a difference, with their enthusiastic, attentive and
knowledgeable service (and who could be considered ‘the unsung heroes’ of the shop floor or customer services team.) In all cases their managers or retail owners submitted a citation as to why they are worthy winners of this award.
Winner
Sue Stone, manager, Dinghams, Winchester
Above: Brabantia UK’s national account manager, Bryan Edgar presents the award for Employee of The Year on behalf of Sue Stone to Dingham’s director, Becca Hardingham.
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Initial Reaction: “I am delighted to win this award. It is a reflection of our team here at Dinghams, Winchester. I wouldn't have won this award without the wonderful staff that I have worked with for so long. I really enjoy working here and I have enjoyed working with the Hardingham family over many years. Thank you!” Sue Stone, manager, Dinghams, Winchester
MOST PROMISING NEWCOMER Criteria: Nominees had to be a new cookshop or
housewares business (not including new branches of cookshops), which has opened or started up in the UK over the past three years (i.e since 1 July 2015).
Winner House UK Right: Kate and Kim smile for the camera as House UK takes the trophy this year. Right: OXO’s EU associate marketing director, Tracy Carroll (far right) presents the winning trophy to House UK’s buying and merchandising director, Kate Thompson (second left) and buyer Kim Northam.
Initial Reaction: “We are delighted to receive this award for Most Promising Newcomer and would like to thank Progressive Housewares for what was a really great evening. Our entry into the UK market has been, and will continue to be, focused on sharing our passion for cooking, dining and entertaining with our customers. We are so excited that our hard work and determination to deliver this has been recognised by this award. Thank you to the excellent House team; we have fun in what we do and long may it continue!” Kate Thompson, director of buying and merchandising, House UK
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