2016
Chesterfield Retail Awards Winners 2016
Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by East Midlands Chamber
Winner – Green + Benz
Finalist – Adorn Jewellers
Finalist – R. P. Davidson Cheese Factor
“We’re so overwhelmed and very proud and happy to receive the awards. It means so much that the awards have come from Chesterfield and everybody in Chesterfield. We really try and strive to make our clients ultra-happy and give them the best service that we can.” Abi Noakes, Store Manager of Green + Benz.
Excellence in Customer Service – sponsored by Chatsworth
Winner – Adorn Jewellers
Finalist – Green + Benz
Finalist – Ibbotson’s Fresh Quality Produce
“We’re over the moon to be Chesterfield’s Jewellery and Accessories Retailer of the Year and winner of Excellence in Customer Service again. We’re so excited and thank you to our customers who we do it for, they’re the reason we do it.” Laura-Jo Davies, Owner of Adorn Jewellers
Market Hall Business of the Year – Sponsored by arvato
Winner – Lamb’s Cupcakes
Finalist –Fred’s Haberdashery
Finalist – Scentiment
“We’re so delighted to win. My wife makes the best cupcakes in Chesterfield and we care about each customer that we serve and each and every product that we make. Everything is made in our shop with loving care.” Richard Lamb, joint owner of Lamb’s Cupcakes
Best New Store (Opened 2015/2016) – Sponsored by Banner Jones Solicitors
Winner – Green + Benz
Finalist –Geeks Headquarters
Finalist – Overton Clocks
“We’re so overwhelmed and very proud and happy to receive the awards. It means so much that the awards have come from Chesterfield and everybody in Chesterfield. We really try and strive to make our clients ultra-happy and give them the best service that we can.” Abi Noakes, Store Manager of Green + Benz.
National / Multiple Retailer of the year – Sponsored by Vicar Lane
Winner – Specsavers
Finalist – Three
Finalist – Debenhams
“We are very honoured. It has taken us a while to get here. We have finally reached the position that we want to be in and it’s very rewarding to know that our efforts are being acknowledged with this award. We have put a lot more time into developing our team and getting direct feedback from our customers to assess how we do in our marketplace.” Naz Hassen, Director, Specsavers
Food and Drink Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by BHP Accountants
Winner –R.P. Davidson Cheese Factor
Finalist – Ibbotson’s Fresh Quality Produce
Finalist –Northern Tea Merchants
“It’s absolutely amazing to have won again. We try and give service, quality and value for money to our customers and that really sets us apart. I think businesses need to evolve to keep them interesting for people. For customers coming in and for the staff as well.” Simon Davidson, Proprietor, RP Davidson Cheese Factor
Fashion and Footwear Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by In the Works PR
Winner – Peters Shoemakers & Outfitters
Finalist -Badger
Finalist -Blanc
“We’re really proud to have won the award. it’s amazing. We try really hard. We look for things that are different and we like to treat people well and give them extraordinary experiences.” Peter Bullock, owner of Peter’s Shoemakers & Outfitters
Hair and Beauty Business Of the Year – presented by headline sponsor The Chesterfield College Group
Winner –Burlingtons Hair Salon
Finalist – Embellish
Finalist – Mark Leeson
“We’re so proud to have won Hair and Beauty Business of the Year in Chesterfield. It’s such a strong category. It’s a team effort, we’re like a family and we’re so proud. We’ve been open for a year and it’s been a real journey these last few months. All of us together have been learning how to work the business. It’s all been worth it, it’s fabulous.” Vicky Wilson, Director of Burlingtons Hair Salon
Jewellery & Accessories Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by The Pavements Shopping Centre
Winner – Adorn Jewellers
Finalist –Green + Benz
Finalist – John Stevenson Jewellers
“We’re over the moon to be Chesterfield’s Jewellery and Accessories Retailer of the Year and winner of Excellence in Customer Service again. We’re so excited and thank you to our customers who we do it for, they’re the reason we do it.” Laura-Jo Davies, Owner of Adorn Jewellers
Home and Gifts Retailer of the Year – Presented by The Mayor of Chesterfield
Winner –Libby’s
Finalist – H & F
Finalist – Olympia House Antiques & Craft Centre
“To win the award a second time is absolutely fantastic. It’s down to the fact that I work with the best team in the world and I’m very, very lucky. We all work well together.” Libby Morris, Owner of Libby’s
Children’s Clothes, Toys and Accessories Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Custom Solar
Winner -Debenhams
Finalist – Geeks Headquarters
Finalist – babyluv
“It feels absolutely amazing to win the award twice in a row. It just shows how much our customers think of us and how much we’re thought of in the town.” Natalie Collins, Store Manager, Debenhams Chesterfield
Phones and Technology Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Mitchells Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers
Winner – Three
Finalist – Chips Computers
Finalist – Exlen Technology
“Three is part of a national retailer but within Chesterfield we take pride in dealing with our customers as if they’re family and friends. We deliver the type of customer service that we’d expect to receive for our own family.” Martin Walsh, Store Manager, Three
Leisure Retailer of the Year (Sports, Hobbies, Crafts or Outdoor) – Sponsored by Peak FM
Winner – StraightCurves
Finalist –Fred’s Haberdashery
Finalist – JE James Cycles
“It’s absolutely fantastic to win. We couldn’t have done it without everyone at StraightCurves, the team and the customers.” Karen Rogers, Owner, Straightcurves
Market Trader of the Year – Sponsored by Chesterfield Borough Council
Winner – Jo-anne Harrop – Ladies cosmetics, hair extensions and accessories
Finalist –Blanchard’s Books
Finalist –Ibbotson’s Fresh Quality Produce
“I’ve been on Chesterfield market for 12 years. The customers are absolutely lovely and all the colleagues I work with are really nice. Chesterfield Council are marvellous people to work with and they’ve helped me build my business. I’m absolutely thrilled to get this award.” Jo-anne Harrop, owner of Jo-anne Harrop
Independent Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Jumble Creative Design
Winner – R.P. Davidson Cheese Factor
Finalist – Ibbotson’s Fresh Quality Produce
Finalist – Lamb’s Cupcakes
Vicar Lane Shopping Centre Retailer of the Year
Winner – River Island
Finalist – F Hinds
Finalist – New Look
“It feels great to have won the award, I’m really, really proud. Our customer service really sets us apart because we’re really passionate about our customers.” Vicky Fryer, Store Manager of River Island
Pavements Shopping Centre Retailer of the Year
Joint winner – Full Monty
Joint winner – Warren James Jewellery
Finalist – Fragrance Perfume
