Williams of Audlem is finalist in national retailer awards 2019

Williams of Audlem has been shortlisted as one of the best gift retailers in the UK.

The store has been selected as a finalist in the national Greats Gift Retailer Awards 2019.

The Greats Awards, now in their 17th year, were launched by Progressive Gifts & Home magazine to recognise and reward the UK’s best gift retailers across the industry.

“These dedicated awards for gift retailers have risen immeasurably in status over the years and are now universally acknowledged as being true accolades of excellence,” said Sue Marks, Editor of Progressive Gifts & Home.

“Being selected as a finalist was a fantastic achievement. There was a huge entry this year, with some outstanding, first class entries.”

All retail finalists were decided after an industry wide poll of gift suppliers, reps and agents and validation by a panel of experts.

The winners of this year’s prestigious gift awards will be revealed at a ceremony at the Grosvenor House in London on Wednesday May 15.

The Awards recognise and celebrate top independent and multiple gift retailers regionally and nationally, and also outstanding retail employees.

Williams of Audlem was established in 1862 and is now owned and run by 5th generation, family member, Judy Evans.

Last year the shop was also featured in BBC2 programme, The Repair Shop.

Judy took over Audlem’s oldest established retail business from her parents in 2013.

Since then, she has been busy retro refitting the shop to reflect its heritage, and expanding its gift and card ranges.

(Pic: Judy Evans, owner of Williams of Audlem)