LAKESIDE Shopping Centre hosted its highly anticipated Retailer Awards ceremony on Sunday, in a spectacular event held at the elegant Orsett Hall hosted by actor James Redmond. 

The evening was a glamorous affair that brought together retailers, stakeholders, and members of the community to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in the retail industry.

Amongst the categories was the award all retailers aspire to achieve: The Store I Can’t Live Without – which is voted for by the public. The winner of this category was: Primark. 

The full list of winners of the Lakeside Shopping Centre Retailer Awards 2023 are as follows:

Best Customer Service – Marks & Spencer

Footwear Retailer of the Year – Schuh

Jewellery & Accessories Retailer of the Year – Beaverbrooks

Women’s Fashion Retailer of the Year – Zara

Men’s Fashion Retailer of the Year – Moss Bros

Childrenswear Retailer of the Year – H&M

Homeware Retailer of the Year – Lakeland

Services & Technology Retailer of the Year – Apple

Health & Beauty Retailer of the Year – H Beauty

Grab & Go Retailer of the Year – Pret a Manger

Food & Beverage Retailer of the Year – Nando’s

Gifts & Toys Retailer of the Year – Build-a-Bear

Best Window Display – H Beauty

Best Leisure Operator of the Year – Puttshack

The Store I Can’t Live Without – Primark

Best Use of the Digital Kiosk – Wagamama

The Lakeside Shopping Centre Retailer Awards is an esteemed event that honours the dedication, innovation, and customer service excellence displayed by the shopping centre’s valued tenants. This year’s ceremony showcased a diverse range of categories, with winners selected based on their commitment to delivering exceptional shopping experiences to Lakeside’s visitors.

Howard Oldstein, Centre Director at Lakeside, shared his enthusiasm for the event, saying, “The Lakeside Shopping Centre Retailer Awards are a testament to the exceptional talent and dedication of our retailers. We are immensely proud of the unique and vibrant community we have built here at Lakeside, and these awards allow us to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of our tenants.”

Each award recipient was carefully selected based on their exceptional contributions to the Lakeside Shopping Centre experience, be it through outstanding customer service, product excellence, or innovation in digital engagement.

For more details about Lakeside Shopping Centre and the exciting events lined up, please visit www.lakeside-shopping.com.