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Jeweller scoops Chesterfield Retailer of the Year title

Only six months after opening its new flagship store, Green + Benz has scooped the coveted title of Retailer of the Year, sponsored by East Midlands Chamber, at the 2016 Chesterfield Retail Awards.

Green and Benz was among 14 Chesterfield retailers to scoop one of 18 prestigious awards, which are organised by Destination Chesterfield.

The awards which returned for the third year running were the biggest yet and saw four retailers – Adorn Jewellers, R P Davidson Cheese Factor, Libby’s and Debenhams, retain their 2015 titles.

As well as Retailer of the Year, Green + Benz also took the title of Best New Store following the relocation of its Chesterfield store on Glumangate to120sqm of premium retail space on South Street in December last year.

The increased space means Green + Benz can accommodate an open shop floor, a private viewing room and a workshop for bespoke commissions. Inside, the store boasts luxurious leather and velvet upholstery, glittering chandeliers and individual branded display bays which are framed by polished chrome edge details and numerous mirrors, which all adds to the overall sense of glamour of the store. Figures for Green + Benz showed a 68% overall growth in prior year sales results in December 2015 following the opening of the new store.

Manager of the Chesterfield store, Abi Noakes was presented with both awards at the sell-out award ceremony, which was held at the town’s Winding Wheel venue and hosted by Peak FM breakfast show presenters Cat and Stu.

Abi said: “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.”

Peter Swallow, Chairman of Destination Chesterfield said: “Once again the retail awards were a huge success and highlighted how strong Chesterfield’s retail scene is. The town has an excellent mix of independent and high street retailers as well as an historic market and a key reason why so many people, locally and nationally, visit each year. It’s a winning mix that consistently sees Chesterfield buck the trend for shop vacancy rates, contributing significantly to our growing economy.”

The winners of the 2016 Chesterfield Retail Awards are:

Excellence in Customer Service – Sponsored by Chatsworth

Adorn Jewellers

Market Trader of the Year - sponsored by Chesterfield Borough Council

Jo-anne Harrop (Ladies cosmetics, hair extensions and accessories)

Best New Store (Opened 2015/2016) – Sponsored by Banner Jones Solicitors

Green + Benz

Hair and Beauty Business of the Year – sponsored by The Chesterfield College Group

Burlingtons Hair Salon

Fashion and Footwear Retailer of the Year – sponsored by In the Works PR

Peter’s Shoemakers & Outfitters

Jewellery and Accessories Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by the Pavements Shopping Centre

Adorn Jewellers

Home and Gifts Retailer of the Year

Libby’s

Children’s Clothes, Toys & Accessories Retailer of the Year – sponsored by Custom Solar

Debenhams

Food and Drink Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by BHP Accountants

RP Davidson Cheese Factor

Phones and Technology Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Mitchells Chartered Accountants and Business Adviser

Three

Leisure Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Peak FM

StraightCurves

Independent Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Jumble Design

RP Davidson Cheese Factor

National/ Multiple Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Vicar Lane

Specsavers

Market Hall Business of the Year – sponsored by Arvato

Lamb’s Cupcakes

Vicar Lane Shopping Retailer of the Year

River Island

Pavements Shopping Centre Retailer of the Year

Full Monty and Warren James Jewellery

The awards are supported by members of the business community, who not only sponsored individual awards but also the actual ceremony. As well as the category sponsors, other supporters of the 2016 Chesterfield Retail Awards included the University of Derby, eBusiness Works and the Derbyshire Times.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Anna Melton .