30 Chesterfield retailers are set to go head-to-head in the sixth annual Chesterfield Retail Awards.
Organised by Destination Chesterfield, the awards will see shops, stores, barbers, clinics, market stalls and events battling it out to claim at least one of 15 titles.
In a record year for nominations, 17 businesses have been shortlisted for the first time in the prestigious Chesterfield Retail Awards, while three businesses – Geeks Headquarters Ltd, Specsavers and Adorn Jewellers of Chesterfield – hope to defend their 2018 titles.
This year also sees the introduction of a brand new category – Best Town Centre Event, sponsored by Spire Radio – which is designed to recognise the contribution events make to both increased footfall and the vibrancy of Chesterfield.
The awards shortlist follows a lengthy nomination and judging process. All the shortlisted businesses will also battle it out for the coveted overall title of Retailer of the Year 2019, sponsored by East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire).
The winners of the awards will be announced at a black-tie awards ceremony held at Casa Hotel on Wednesday 19 June.
Peter Swallow, Chair of Destination Chesterfield said: “We were blown away by the amount of nominations in the awards this year; there were more than ever before, mirroring the year-on-year success of these popular awards. We now have a strong shortlist for the 2019 awards, which represents the town’s high-quality, varied retail scene. It promises to be an exciting evening at Casa Hotel next month.”
The businesses across the 13 categories shortlisted so far in this year’s Chesterfield Retail Awards include:
Hair & Beauty Business of the Year
Belle Vie
Less than Zero Barbers
TAG Aesthetics
Fashion and Footwear Retailer of the Year
DHC Countrywear
Dotique
Something Special Bridal
Home & Gifts Retailer of the Year
Adorn Jewellers of Chesterfield
Astra Designs
Etienne Curtains & Blinds
Food & Drink Retailer of the Year
Ibbotson’s Fresh Quality Produce
Rate Good Brownie Boxes
R P Davidson Cheese Factor
Leisure Retailer of the Year
Geeks Headquarters Ltd
Quinney’s Pet Supplies
StraightCurves
Market Hall Business of the Year
Fairplay Gift Emporium
R P Davidson Cheese Factor
Thanks A Bunch
Best New Store 2018/2019
Astra Designs
Ingman’s
The Little White Dress
Market Trader of the Year
Roper’s Honey
Spire Vintage
Top Cards
Independent Retailer of the Year
H&F
Something Special Bridal
Tech CPR
National/Multiple Retailer of the Year
The Body Shop
RSPCA
Specsavers
Excellence in Customer Service
Adorn Jewellers of Chesterfield
Dotique
Something Special Bridal
Best Town Centre Event
Chesterfield Artisan Market
Chesterfield Food and Drink Festival
Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon
Supporters of the 2019 Chesterfield Retail Awards include: Apprentice Town (led by Chesterfield Borough Council), Chesterfield Borough Council, Derbyshire Times, East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire), eBusiness Works, Elite Private Education, Hoods Florist, In The Works PR, Jumble Creative Design, JP Fire Safety, Learning Unlimited (The Chesterfield College Group), Peak FM, Spire Radio, Temple Safety and University of Derby.
