2015
Chesterfield Retail Awards Winners and Finalists 2015
Excellence in Customer Service – Presented by headline sponsor Learning Unlimited
Finalist – Blanc
Finalist – R.P Davidson Cheese Factor
Winner – Adorn Jewellers
“We are absolutely over the moon to win two Retail Awards. It really means the world that our customers voted for and nominated us. It’s our fifth year in business this year and this is just the icing on the cake.” Laura-Jo Owens, owner, Adorn Jewellers
Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by East Midlands Chamber
Finalist – Libby’s
Finalist – Pelican Cycles
Winner – Ibbotson’s Fresh Quality Produce
Owner Nick Ibbotson said: ““I can’t believe that we have won two awards and it is particularly special to get overall Retailer of the Year Award. It’s amazing to have beaten all the big stores and other independent retailers. We’re just a little fruit and veg stall that’s been in the centre of Chesterfield for more than 70 years. It’s been a long time coming.”
Market Hall Business of the Year – Sponsored by Kier
Finalist –Lambs Cupcakes
Finalist –1001 Vac & Electrical spares
Winner – A Little Bazaar
“It is an absolute honour and actually mind-blowing to win this award especially as we have only been open for just three months! I thought it was incredible to have been recognised as a finalist, let alone to win.
“There is some massive talent in Chesterfield and these awards are perfect to be able to showcase and celebrate the talent of our local crafts people within the community.
“Everything is still to come for A Little Bazaar as we continue to grow and increase our online market. Hopefully this will enable us to move to bigger premises and even branch out into other areas, like vintage dresses and accessories.” Brodie Spitfire-Jagger, Owner, A Little Bazaar
Best New Store (Opened 2014/2015) – Sponsored by Banner Jones Solicitors
Finalist –PK House
Finalist –A Little Bazaar
Winner -Meadowfresh
“It is an absolutely brilliant honour to have won the award for Best New Store. We’ve been based in Chesterfield for 22 years and have been looking for bigger premises for many years. Prior to opening the new shop last year we travelled literally hundreds of miles up and down the country, seeking ideas and inspiration for when the right property became available. It was never an option to move out of Chesterfield as we have so many loyal customers.
“We are very proud of our new store and people often comment and believe that we are a national company and not the local family-run business that we are.
“Even though we have our fantastic new store, it really is the team that makes it. We have 26 employees across our three shops, the others based at Dobbies in Barlborough and Arrow Farm in Worksop, and our bakery in Clay Cross, all of whom have worked so very hard towards this achievement. Our team is fantastic and always give 110%. This award will mean the absolute world to them. Our customers always comment about our great customer service and how friendly the team are, but to have this recognition as well, is the icing on the cake.” Andrea Brooks, Owner, Meadowfresh
National / Multiple Retailer of the year – Sponsored by Vicar Lane
Finalist –Specsavers Opticians
Finalist –Carphone Warehouse
Winner – Debenhams
“As we are relatively new to the town, it is fantastic to have won the award for not only Children’s Clothes, Toys and Accessories of the Year but also National / Multiple Retailer of the year. This is the first Chesterfield Retail Awards we have been involved in and by winning, it feels like we have fully been welcomed and accepted into the town and that is a great feeling.
“We are really proud to be able to take these accolades back to our 130 strong team. They will all be so pleased. It is really nice to be able to give them the recognition they deserve as they all work so hard.” Lisa Lowe, Store Manager, Debenhams Chesterfield
Food and Drink Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by BHP Accountants
Finalist –Meadowfresh
Finalist –Northern Tea Merchants
Winner –R.P Davidson Cheese Factor
“I am ecstatic that we won. Being named as the best Food and Drink Retailer of the Year is fantastic recognition for the team at the Cheese Factor. It is a great acknowledgement for the hard work that all the staff put in daily and they really deserve it. We are truly honoured and, hopefully, now if people hadn’t heard of us before they will come down and see what we have to offer!” Simon Davidson, Owner, R.P Davidson Cheese Factor
Fashion and Footwear Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by In the Works PR
Finalist –Moo Fashions
Finalist -Badger
Winner -Blanc
“The team at Blanc are over the moon that we have won Fashion and Footwear Retailer of the Year. We have been here for four years now and the shop is going from strength to strength and we really appreciate the recognition. We love to make everyone’s shopping experience unique and regularly receive thank you cards and flowers from happy customers thanking the team for making their shopping experience a pleasure. We want to say a huge thank you to everyone that voted, it really means the world to us.” Anne-Marie White, director, Blanc
Hair and Beauty Business Of the Year – presented by The Derbyshire Times
Finalist – Viviennes Hairdressing
Finalist – Phunk’d Hair & Nail Lounge
Winner –The Therapy Lounge
“We were really surprised to win. We have been in business for 13 years, so it’s great to get recognised for the service that we provide. We offer a diverse range of beauty treatments from holistic therapies to semi-permanent makeup, men’s treatments to pamper packages. It’s great to be nominated by our clients. We are so happy and grateful to our customers that voted for us and want to say a huge thank you.” Carly Smith, owner, The Therapy Lounge
Jewellery & Accessories Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by The Pavements Shopping Centre
Finalist –M’s Gallery
Finalist – Moo Fashions
Winner – Adorn Jewellers
Home and Gifts Retailer of the Year – Presented by eBusiness Works
Finalist –Curious Goods
Finalist – New Dawn Gifts & Home Accessories
Winner –Libby’s
“This award means a lot for the business. It will hopefully put us on the map and more people visit us to discover what a wonderful team we have here. Libby’s wouldn’t be where it is today if it wasn’t for my special team; I feel very honoured to work with such an amazing group of women. My philosophy is simple: shopping should be a pleasurable and enjoyable experience. I travel extensively throughout the UK and Europe to source beautiful things, making sure that I meet the suppliers and understand their business ethics and practices. We’re different and our collection isn’t to be found everywhere. My team and I care passionately about our customers and I always buy with them in mind.” Libby Morris, Owner, Libbys
Children’s Clothes, Toys and Accessories Retailer of the Year – Presented by Destination Chesterfield
Finalist –Giraffe Nursery Store
Finalist -babyluv
Winner -Debenhams
“As we are relatively new to the town, it is fantastic to have won the award for not only Children’s Clothes, Toys and Accessories of the Year but also National / Multiple Retailer of the year. This is the first Chesterfield Retail Awards we have been involved in and by winning, it feels like we have fully been welcomed and accepted into the town and that is a great feeling.
“We are really proud to be able to take these accolades back to our 130 strong team. They will all be so pleased. It is really nice to be able to give them the recognition they deserve as they all work so hard.” Lisa Lowe, Store Manager, Debenhams Chesterfield
Phones and Technology Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Mitchells Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers
Finalist –aGeek
Finalist – Tech CPR
Winner – Chips Computers
“We were totally shocked to win. We owe this award to our customers. We’ve been nominated and won national awards this year, but this award is the most important to us, because it’s voted by our local, loyal customer base. This award means a lot for our business, it shows we are doing something right and we will continue to improve for next year.
“We offer a unique service at Chips Computers that allows you to build your own custom laptop or computer. We like to get creative and offer something alternative. Recently we built a computer into a Star Wars Millennium Falcon model and created an R2-D2 projector.” Phil Griffiths, owner, Chips Computers
Leisure Retailer of the Year (Sports, Hobbies, Crafts or Outdoor) – Sponsored by Peak FM
Finalist –Fred’s Haberdashery
Finalist -StraightCurves
Winner –Pelican Cycles
“It feels very, very pleasing to win two more Retail Awards this year. It’s the second consecutive year we’ve had success and I’m glad that shows consistency across the business, professionalism as well as the fact we have the personal touch with our customers. Many of them have become friends and I’m very proud of that.” Neil Armitage, owner, Pelican Cycles
Market Trader of the Year – Sponsored by Chesterfield Borough Council
Finalist –Tiddlywinks
Finalist –David Wood Fine China
Winner –Ibbotson’s Fresh Quality Produce
Independent Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Jumble Design
Finalist – P Davidson Cheese Factor
Finalist –Libby’s
Winner –Pelican Cycles
