Nominations are announced for Retailer Awards 2016

Wednesday, 11 May 2016 13:59

Over 25 retailers submitted entries to take part in intu Watford’s first ever Retailer Awards, with over 1,000 customers voting online and in centre.

After two months of voting, intu Watford have counted up all the customer votes and intu staff votes. Finally the panel of judges deliberated over the retailer entries and are delighted to announce the nominations (in alphabetical order) for the categories.

The first set of categories were voted by intu Watford’s customers online and in centre:

Shop I love the most: John Lewis, Panacea, Primark
Shop that gives customer service above and beyond: Apple, John Lewis, Panacea
Most welcoming café or restaurant: Costa, John Lewis’ Place To Eat, Starbucks

In the second set, entries were submitted by retailers and judged by a panel:

Engagement with the community: Fat Face, John Lewis, Panacea
Best window display: Accessorize, Panacea, The End
Best store manager: Coast, JD Sport, Perfume Shop
Greenest Retailer: L’Occitane (Although other retailers submitted entries they did not provide evidence for the panel to judge on so there are no other nominees in this category)

The final set of categories were voted by intu Watford staff

Best use of marketing initiatives: Boux Avenue, Krsipy Kreme, Ocean Bells
Best use of digital initiatives: Apple, Ocean Bells, The End
Best merchandised store: Kurt Geiger, LEGO, The End
Retailer of the year: M&S, New Look, Perfume Shop
Operational retailer of the year: Apple, Claire's, New Look

Stores will find out if they have won at a fabulous evening to be held at Watford FC’s Vicarage Road where they will be treated to supper, entertainment and dance the night away. So good luck to all the nominees!

(Source: intu Watford)

More from Local Vibes: News

Watford Pump House needs donations to meet its ‘Raise the Roof’ target

The local theatre, needs £200,000 in order to make essential building improvements
Vibe's Christmas Foodbank Campaign

In the run up to Christmas, we will be highlighting five foodbanks in the Watford area who are in need of donations.
Grand Opening of ‘Toys, The Musical’ at Watford's Pump House Theatre

On December 10th the highly anticipated musical ‘Toys, The Musical’ premiered at the Pump House Theatre and Arts Centre in Watford. This new production, which brings to life the imaginative world of toys, marks an exciting new chapter for local theatre and showcases the wealth of talent in Watford.
The annual Rotary Santa sleigh brings joy to Watford

Audio

Santa and his sleigh will be visiting the streets of Watford again this Christmas
The Top Five Films and TV Shows to Watch this Week (16th - 20th December 2024)

Video

TV is truly award worthy this week, with food, football and fabrics all being celebrated this festive season. Get ready to sit back with a Christmas cookie and enjoy these the top five must watches this week…
New Hope Charity in Watford: Needs Donation for their 'Home for Christmas?' Appeal

'Home for Christmas' is an appeal by New Hope, which was established 1990 to take action after witnessing the large number of homeless persons living near St. Mary's Church in the heart of Watford.