Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards reveals 2025 finalists Supported by Fabulous Farm Shops, Farm Retails Association and Go Jute, the shortlist for the 2025 Awards has been announced, with businesses across the UK in line to win best in category, best in region and the overall accolade ‘Retailer of the Year’. Last November Fortnum & Mason in London played host to the Judging Day, where an esteemed panel of judges came together in person at for a day of deliberations and decisions. From this they have created their shortlist of category finalists, whittled down from hundreds of entries, by taking into consideration the achievements retailers have made in the independent sector and testimonials from suppliers and customers. The 52 successful businesses span seven categories: Butcher, Delicatessen, Farm Shop Large, Farm Shop Small, Independent local shop/Village store, Online Business and Other Specialist Retailer. They cover seven UK regions: Anglia, Midlands, North of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South of England and Wales. In addition, judges went on to select the Newcomer of the Year finalists. The five successful new businesses finalists represent the Midlands, Scotland and South of England. Judge Matt Whelan, MD Fieldfare who champion the Retailer Awards, tells us: “It is wonderful to meet the inspiring and enthusiastic people behind the businesses. I love finding out more about them, their businesses and their aspirations for the future. The Awards finalist announcement has a real buzz to it. It’s great to be there and celebrate the achievements within our industry, network and learn from our colleagues.” Regional winners will be selected from the category finalists and, with the ‘Retailer of the Year’ accolade, ‘Newcomer of the Year as well as ‘Best in Category’ and ‘Best in Region’ Awards up for grabs, the winners’ announcement on Monday 7th April, 15:15 at Farm Shop & Deli Show, is set to be a fantastic celebration of speciality retailers. Take a look at the shortlisted finalists on the Awards website here: event.farmshopanddelishow.co.uk/live/en/page/home On with the show Trade show updates from home and abroad Registration Open for London Stationery Show 2025 Visitor registration is officially open for London Stationery Show 2025, set to take place at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London, on Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th May. London Stationery Show 2024 was one to remember, crammed full of newness, chat, fun, gossip, creativity, deals, and competitions – as well as lots of business too over the two days. Visitor numbers were up 40 percent on the previous year, with many exhibitors and visitors agreeing that it was one of the busiest shows in recent years. Plans are now well under way for the 2025 edition of the show, which attracts the biggest UK and international brands, through to exciting new designers and innovative start-ups, all under one roof giving visitors the chance to explore an exciting edit of new products and names alongside recognised bestsellers. “Last year we welcomed just over 120 exhibitors to the show and 2025 is going to be even bigger!” enthused Chantelle White, event manager for London Stationery Show. “We’ve had so much interest from exhibitors that we’ve had to open up a new section at the Business Design Centre, so we’ll have even more exhibitors this year.” Some of the leading brands already signed up for 2025 include: Blueprint Stationery, Carousel Calendars, Craft Buddy, Crayola, Daler Rowney, Edding, Exacompta Clairefontaine, Hahnemuhle, IG Design Group, Jakar International, Kaweco, Leuchtturm1917, Manuscript Brands, Maped Helix, Mitsubishi Pencil Co, Nu:notebooks, Paperblanks, Pentel, Portico Designs, Premier Stationery, Puckator, Pukka Pads, Royal & Langnickel, Royal Talens, Silvine/Artgecko, Snopake, Stabilo International, Staedtler, Stone Marketing, Tallon International, The Pilot Pen Company and Zebra Pen UK. One of the highlights for many visitors is the Show’s Boutique Collection; a carefully curated section centred around innovation with quirky, independent suppliers presenting their product offerings. Among those exhibiting this year are Amy Britton, Andhand, Another Studio, Art House Stationery, Coffeenotes, Divide & Rule, Dodolulu, Emily May, Forma House, Good Tuesday, House of Tula, Huunuu, In Real Life, Makers Cabinet, Meraki Notebooks, Oh Laura, Rebel Stationery, Studio Frewb, Sylvia Prince and The Inspired Stories. For further information visit: www.stationeryshowlondon.co.uk 14
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