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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 typeRead more >

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 PeopleRead more >

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 ZigRead more >

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 startedRead more >

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’Read more >

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 awesomeRead more >

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 &Read more >

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 lastRead more >

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 areRead more >

Interview: Aaron Chatterley, 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?Read more >

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 theseRead more >

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 toRead more >

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,Read more >

Employees consider recognition an important part of “happiness at work”

nvesting time and resources in recognising positive contributions to the workplace has real value when it comes to employee satisfaction and of course, retention. According to Shopify, as many as 82% of employees are happier when they’re recognised in the workplace, and those who don’t feel recognized are twice as likely to quit. When done right, employee recognition canRead more >

A little thank you goes a long way

Recognition – the act of expressing gratitude – can have an immensely positive psychological impact on employee motivation, job satisfaction, and overall well-being. Not only that, but gratitude creates a domino effect within the business. Showing appreciation towards someone is likely to inspire that person to “pay it forward” and thank others. Research shows that whenRead more >

5 Reasons to enter the People in Retail Awards

What we love about The People in Retail awards are that they focus on the positives and send employees a clear message that what they’re doing really matters. We feel this is inspirational and can give businesses the edge. Here are 5 reasons to enter the People in Retail Awards: Employee motivation: The People inRead more >

Looking to better engage with your retail employees in 2023?

If you’re going to create and maintain employee engagement, you need to show that you value your employees. Last week we shared our views on the importance of feeling valued. Today, we want to look at why and how to make your teams feel valued through recognising and rewarding those who meet and go beyondRead more >

Building a culture based on values

Beaverbrooks, Ribble Cycle and Tesco agree, investing in your people is a non-negotiable and one of the most important (and attractive) employee benefits.   2023 is the year of People If you want to smash your business goals in 2023, you need to be able to attract, retain, and grow top talent within your organisation. AndRead more >