Awards Update

Last week, we were named finalists in five prestigious awards, including the UK Customer Satisfaction Awards, the Convenience Awards and the EDIE Awards. Though we didn’t win, being recognised among the best in our industry is a fantastic achievement and a real testament to our teams’ brilliant work. 

Congratulations to those involved: Kerri Ann Bacon, CSA at Mansfield Road in Nottingham who was a finalist for Sales Colleague of the Year; our Stanton store which was a finalist for Multiple Managed Convenience Store of the Year, and team Halesworth, finalists for Large Convenience Store of the Year.

We are also finalists in the following industry-leading award categories, with ceremonies taking place on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Good luck to everyone involved!

• Neurodiverse Business Awards,18 March – Shortlisted for Young Leader of the Year: Shannon Hilton from our Brampton Food store in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.

• Retail Week Awards, 19 March - Shortlisted in three categories:

The American Express Inclusion & Diversity Heroes Award - for the implementation of our colleague inclusion networks.

Best New Store Award (Small/Medium) - for our Hambleton eco-store (Food store) in Lancashire that’s leading the way in sustainable community retailing - from renewable energy generation to rainwater-harvesting, community herb gardens and cycle-friendly design.

Responsible Retailer Award – for our Malawi Partnership - strengthening livelihoods for farmers in Malawi.