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Shining stars of Retail. The People in Retail Awards 2023 unveil outstanding winners

22nd September 2023 – The winners have been announced for the People in Retail Awards 2023, recognising and celebrating the exceptional individuals and businesses in the retail sector. Held on 21st September at the Marriott Hotel, London, the awards shine a spotlight on those who have made remarkable contributions and demonstrated excellence; inspiring and setting… View Article

Celebrating the People in Retail Awards Shortlist!

Just over a week since the shortlist for the People in Retail Awards was released, and the excitement is palpable! We’ve witnessed an incredible sense of camaraderie within the retail community. Teams have come together to celebrate each other’s achievements and share their pride in being shortlisted. “People make all the difference,” says Mike Turner,… View Article

The Shining Shortlist for Retail’s Finest 2023

The Retail Bulletin is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated shortlist for the prestigious People in Retail Awards (PIRA) 2023. Like radiant diamonds in the retail crown, these outstanding individuals and businesses have submitted their shining entries, vying for recognition as the brightest stars in the industry. A panel of expert judges, captivated by the… View Article

TRB joins forces with the Retail Trust for a memorable partnership

The Retail Bulletin is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with retail industry charity the Retail Trust for the highly anticipated People in Retail Awards (PIRA) 2023. The People in Retail Awards serve as a prestigious platform to honour and celebrate exceptional individuals and businesses in the retail sector. Recognising outstanding contributions and exemplary achievements,… View Article

Interview: Rebecca Saunders

We talk to Rebecca Saunders, Director (Consumer & Retail) at Alvarez & Marsal about why she joined the People in Retail judging panel for the 2023 awards. Why did you choose to take part / be included in the People in Retail Awards? I’m passionate about retail and having worked as a buyer, entrepreneur, and consultant in… View Article

🌟 Celebrate the Achievements of Retail Rockstars at the People in Retail Awards 2023! 🌟

The People in Retail Awards are dedicated to acknowledging, showcasing, and celebrating the exceptional individuals who deserve recognition for their outstanding contributions and excellence in the retail sector. It’s time to shine the spotlight on the rockstars of retail and those making a significant difference in our industry. But wait, there’s more! The awards promise… View Article

Entry advice from DEI Expert & Judge Yemi Akisanya

Ahead of entry deadline, we talk to Yemi Akisanya for some further top tips on entering the People in Retail Awards: Focus on the customer: The most successful retail businesses put their customers at the heart of everything they do. Make sure your entry showcases how your company is putting customers first, whether through excellent… View Article

Top Tips from our Judges

Not long now to get your award winning entries for the People in Retail Awards in! With this in mind, we talk to our judging panel for some thoughts about entering and advice on acing those 2023 submissions:    First things first, Krisi Smith suggests that you “Play to your strengths and choose the entry type… View Article

Interview: Neil Pickering, UKG

We talk to Neil Pickering, Senior Manager HR Innovation at UKG about why he joined the People in Retail judging panel for the 2023 awards. Why did you choose to take part / be included in the People in Retail Awards? I was delighted to be invited to join the judging panel for the 2023 People… View Article

Interview: Kasey Swithenbank, Lush

We talk to Kasey Swithenbank, Head of Retail UK&I for Lush about why she has joined the People in Retail judging panel for the 2023 awards. Why did you choose to take part / be included in the People in Retail Awards? “You don’t build a business, you build people and people build the business” said by Zig… View Article

Interview: Beth Samson, Investors in People

We talk to Beth Samson, People Director for Investors in People about why she has joined the People in Retail judging panel for the 2023 awards. Why did you choose to take part / be included in the People in Retail Awards? I am delighted to be involved in the People in Retail Awards. Having started… View Article

Awards FAQs

Got questions? How do I enter? We want to make entering as easy as possible. Simply request and entry pack here to get access to everything you need to enter the 2023 awards. What is the dress code for on the night? It’s time to get dapper, snazzy and glitzy. This is a ‘Black tie’… View Article

Interview: Krisi Smith, Bird & Blend Tea Co.

We talk to Krisi Smith, Cofounder of Bird & Blend Tea Co. about why she has joined the People in Retail judging panel for the 2023 awards. Why did you choose to take part / be included in the People in Retail Awards? It’s great to finally see awards that celebrate the hard working awesome… View Article

Interview: Graham Johnston, Donaldson Group

The TRB team is delighted to announce that Graham Johnston, Retail & Distribution CEO for Donaldson Group has joined the People in Retail judging panel for the 2023 awards.  Graham recently joined the Donaldson Group to bring together the retail, eCommerce and distribution businesses. He was previously the Senior Director for Omnichannel Customer Support &… View Article

Interview: Melanie Taylor, Milligan

As Director of Leasing and Commerce at Milligan Ltd, Melanie instigates and maintains relationships with brands and operators across projects. Why did you choose to take part / be included in the People in Retail Awards? I have spent my career in and around retail.  My family were 4th generation retailers – sadly the last… View Article

5 Top Tips for entering

Writing a good awards entry doesn’t need to be challenging. Here are a few simple steps that you can follow to improve your chances of success:  Understand the criteria: Before you start writing, make sure you understand the criteria that the awards are based on. Make sure you are clear on what the judges are… View Article

Interview: Aaron Chatterley, Co-Founder Feelunique & Indu

Aaron Chatterley launched Indu in January 2022 – the go-to teen face care brand. He previously co-founded beauty retailer Feelunique in 2005 which in September 2021 sold to LVMH/Sephora. Why did you choose to take part / be included in the People in Retail Awards? I was invited 🙂 and then how could I refuse?… View Article

Interview: Glynn Davis, Retail Insider 

Glynn is a business journalist and editor of Retail Insider as well as providing consultancy and media advice to various companies. Why did you choose to take part / be included in the People in Retail Awards? It’s always an honour and a great experience to contribute to industry awards. Why do you think these… View Article

Interview: Ken Daly, JML

Ken is CEO of JML, the innovative consumer product group with global sales through retail distribution, ecommerce and TV home shopping. Ken joined the company in 1994. Why did you choose to take part / be included in the People in Retail Awards? I have developed a great relationship with TRB and was keen to… View Article

Interview: Azmat Ali, Safestyle UK

Azmat leads development activities through his role as Strategic Projects Director at the home improvements retailer Safestyle. We talk to Azmat about being on the People in Retail Awards judging panel. Why did you choose to take part / be included in the People in Retail Awards? I’ve spent my entire career in this industry,… View Article