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Above All the winners on stage with their trophies, joined by host Jake Lambert (second left, on stairs) and PG’s Warren Lomax, Jakki Brown and Tracey Bearton.
The greeting card industry is well-blessed with some truly exceptional retailers, from plucky indies to special multiples, department stores to grocers, bookshops to garden centre maestros and so much more. The Retas 2023 winners reflect this card retailing excellence.
BEST INDEPENDENT GREETING CARD RETAILER
London (inside the M25) 2023 WINNER: Diverse in Brixton Initial Reaction: “We're so thrilled to have won Best Independent Greeting Card Retailer - London! When I received the call (I was ill in bed), I couldn't quite believe it. I just kept saying “We won? We won?” Recovery swiftly followed! I'd like to thank the judges and also all the amazing card brands that supply us with a never-ending stream of innovative and creative cards that keep our customers coming back. This is as much their award as ours.” Anita Thorpe, owner of Diverse Above centre: Amina Abdallah, sales assistant of Diverse collected the award from Ohh Deer’s md and co-founder, Mark Callaby. Right: Mark Callaby, managing director and co-founder of Ohh Deer announced the winner.
Right: Amina was a very enthusiastic trophy recipient!
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PROGRESSIVE GREETINGS WORLDWIDE