Peak FM’s Craig Bailey to host 2019 Chesterfield Retail Awards
Peak FM’s popular mid-morning show presenter, Craig Bailey, has been announced as the host of this year’s Chesterfield Retail Awards.
Craig will announce the winners of 15 categories at the glittering black-tie ceremony, which is being held at Casa Hotel on Wednesday 19 June.
Hosting the Retail Awards for the first time, Craig commented: “I’ve been at Peak FM for six years now and regularly shop locally. I have seen first-hand the hard work of retailers across North Derbyshire and it is great that the Retail Awards recognise and reward this. I am really looking forward to the evening and sharing in the celebration of everyone’s success at being shortlisted.”
34 Chesterfield retailers are now set to go head-to-head in the sixth annual Chesterfield Retail Awards which are organised by Destination Chesterfield. The awards will also honour the work of apprentices in the sector, with three young people shortlisted for the Retail Apprentice of the Year award.
This year, the awards also have a brand-new category – Best Town Centre Event, which recognises the plethora of festivals, events and markets that take place every year in the town centre helping bring in more shoppers.
The shortlisted businesses, individuals and events in the 2019 Chesterfield Retail Awards are:
Hair & Beauty Business of the Year (Sponsored by Elite Private Education)
- Belle Vie
- Less than Zero Barbers
- TAG Aesthetics
Fashion and Footwear Retailer of the Year (sponsored by In the Works PR)
- 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 (sponsored by Peak FM)
- Geeks Headquarters Ltd
- Quinney’s Pet Supplies
- StraightCurves
Market Hall Business of the Year (Sponsored by Arvato)
- Fairplay Gift Emporium
- R P Davidson Cheese Factor
- Thanks A Bunch
Best New Store 2018/2019 (Sponsored by Pavements Shopping Centre)
- Astra Designs
- Ingman’s
- The Little White Dress
Market Trader of the Year (Sponsored by Chesterfield Borough Council)
- Roper’s Honey
- Spire Vintage
- Top Cards
Independent Retailer of the Year (Sponsored by Jumble Creative Design)
- H&F
- Something Special Bridal
- Tech CPR
National/Multiple Retailer of the Year (Sponsored by The University of Derby)
- The Body Shop
- RSPCA
- Specsavers
Excellence in Customer Service (Sponsored by Casa Hotel)
- Adorn Jewellers of Chesterfield
- Dotique
- Something Special Bridal
Best Town Centre Event (Sponsored by Spire Radio)
- Chesterfield Artisan Market
- Chesterfield Food and Drink Festival
- Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon
Apprentice of the Year (Sponsored by Apprentice Town (Led by Chesterfield Borough Council)
- Kelly Jaggers (Bliss Hair, Nails and Beauty)
- Laura Davies (JMJ Pottery)
- Rebecca McNair (The Therapy Lounge)
Apprentice Employer of the Year (Sponsored by Learning Unlimited (The Chesterfield College Group)
- Bliss, Hair, Nails and Beauty
- Fresh Ideas Florists
- The Therapy Lounge
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 finalists for this category will be announced on the night.
Further supporters of the 2019 Chesterfield Retail Awards include: Derbyshire Times, eBusiness Works, Hoods Florist, JP Fire Safety and Temple Safety.
