Announcing the 2025 People in Retail Awards Finalists
London, 16th June 2025 – The Retail Bulletin is thrilled to unveil the eagerly awaited shortlist for the esteemed People in Retail Awards (PIRA) 2025. Marking its third year, the People in Retail Awards continue to honour and celebrate exceptional achievements and excellence within the retail industry. These awards spotlight the individuals and businesses – Read more >
Liz Walker, PiRA awards director, said:
We were honoured to be working with such legends of the retail industry on this year’s judging panel. The PiRA team were overwhelmed with the commitment and time they took on each entry. The discussions that then took place on the 11th of June has given us the confidence that we have the most outstanding and worthy finalists.
The People in Retail Awards isn’t just about celebration—it’s about encouraging businesses to build, support, and champion their people, who are at the very core of retail’s success. We cannot wait for the celebration on the 24th September.
The shortlist is confirmed as follows:
The TRB Special Impact Award:
Astrid & Miyu
Superdrug & Savers
Lincolnshire Co-op
Waitrose
The JEDI Award (Justice, equity, diversity and inclusion):
St Vincent de Paul – SVP Superstars
N Brown – EMBRACE
Sue Ryder – Disability Allies Initiative
Marco Paul – Caitlin Barrett
ASOS – Fashion with Integrity
American Golf – The Game Changers’
Levi Strauss – Karolina Kaur Kundi
AS Watson UK (Superdrug & Savers) – Unlearn at Superdrug & Savers
Employee of the Year:
William Mayger – Martin House
Paul Allen – Footasylum
Lucy Swann – Sue Ryder
Tobias Lambert – Lincolnshire Co-op
Samantha Delaney – Diamonds Factory
Andrew Blake (Bob) – Lincolnshire Co-op
Kieran Dockerty – Charles Tyrwhitt
People Development Team of the Year:
The Perfume Shop
Wingstop UK
Marco Paul
ASOS
American Golf
Manager of the Year:
Sainsbury’s – Sophie Davies
Martin House – Jason Lickley
The Perfume Shop – Victoria Merritt
Bird & Blend Tea – Eva Webster
The Regatta Group – Sara Evans
Footasylum – Dean Kerr
Shiseido UKI – Catherine Bukowski
All Saints – Perry Feneley
Lincolnshire Co-op – Richard Blackburn
Diamonds Factory – Samantha Delaney
Lincolnshire Co-op – Shannon Thompson
Lincolnshire Co-op – Sarah Hutt
Lincolnshire Co-op – Carly Ann-Turner
Shiseido UKI – Chloe Salsbury
Charles Tyrwhitt – Marta Wolynska
Charles Tyrwhitt – Aleksandra Kucner
Store Champion/Team of the Year:
All Saints – AllSaints Team, Trafford
Bird & Blend Tea – Bird & Blend, Manchester
Footasylum – Ryan Mccaig
Sue Ryder – Sue Ryder, Maidstone
Shiseido UKI – NARS, John Lewis, Leeds
The Perfume Shop – Oldham Team
Team of the Year:
The Perfume Shop – Online Business Team
Specsavers – Specsavers New Malden
Footasylum – 068 Edge Lane
Shiseido UKI – NARS
Lincolnshire Co-op – Pharmacy, Over-the-Counter Implementation
Lincolnshire Co-op – Scartho Food Store
Charles Tyrwhitt – Edinburgh
Currys – External Communications Team
American Golf – Customer Marketing Team
HSL – Southend Showroom
Henderson Wholesale – Produce Team
Fortnum & Mason – Ambient Food Team
Rising Spark Award:
Hamza Ali – The Perfume Shop
Erika Stainton – Lincolnshire Co-op
Eva Railton – NARS Shiseido UKI
Kerry Lucraft – Charles Tyrwhitt
Jamie Ninnis – The Perfume Shop
Community Engagement Programme of the Year:
Warehouse Team Fundraising Initiatives – The Perfume Shop
Look Good Feel Better and Camelia Day – Shiseido UKI
Improving Access to Care for People Experiencing Homelessness – Specsavers – Guernsey
A Time of Crisis – Lincolnshire Co-op
More Than Meals – SaveCo Online
B&Q and Shelter – B&Q
The Doing Good Together Fund – Midcounties Co-operative
Megan Ivey’s SEN Inclusion – Lush
Customer Service Team of the Year:
SIAM PIWAT
ProCook
Marco Paul
Oliver Bonas
ASOS
Waitrose
American Golf
Retail Partner of the Year:
WeComm Limited
Columbus Consulting
Noatum Logistics
RiskSmart
Shiseido UKI
Constructor
TruRating
SolComms
Logile
Ascensos
Evolve
Reveal Media
Retail Employer of the Year:
Thomas Sabo
The Perfume Shop
Nespresso
Wingstop UK
ProCook
Bird & Blend Tea
SaveCo Online
Footasylum
Spirit of Excellence Awards:
Bird & Blend Tea – Claire Lewis
Shiseido UKI – Lauren Dootson
AllSaints Group – Tim Stockdale
Executive Leader of the Year:
Adidas – Ozan Deniz Hintbahar
Lincolnshire Co-op – Andy Warman
Wingstop UK – Faye Ryder-Humphries, Head of People
Footasylum – Shannon Osman
Winners of the 2025 awards will be revealed at a black-tie gala in London on 24th September, which promises to be the pinnacle of recognition, camaraderie, and celebration within the industry.
