Co-op Wholesale retailers shortlisted at the industry’s biggest awards in 2025

Co-op Wholesale is proud to celebrate the incredible achievements of our retail partners who have been shortlisted at some of the most prestigious events in the sector: the Retail Industry Awards, Better Retailing Awards, and Forecourt Trader Awards.

These nominations are a testament to the hard work, innovation, and community focus that define our retailers and their teams up and down the country. From exceptional store development and customer engagement to pioneering sustainability and community outreach, our partners continue to raise the bar for independent convenience retail.

Paul Webster, Partnerships and Sales Director at Co-op Wholesale, commented: “I'm delighted to see so many of our incredible retail partners shortlisted! Their passion, dedication, and commitment to the customers and communities they serve truly sets them apart – and it's brilliant to see that recognised on a national stage. A huge congratulations to every store and retailer shortlisted – we're proud to support you and to be part of your journey. Best of luck on the night!”

Retail Industry Awards – 30th Anniversary

We’re proud to see Co-op Wholesale retailers nominated across a range of categories at this landmark anniversary event. We’re also delighted to be sponsoring the Forecourt Retailer of the Year categories this year, helping shine a light on excellence in forecourt retail.

Community Retailer of the Year
Proudfoot Supermarkets Newby – Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Drinks Retailer of the Year
Nisa Local Torridon Road – Lewisham, London

Food-to-Go Retailer of the Year – under 3,000 sq ft
Nisa Local Northfields – Stamford, Lincolnshire

Independent Retailer of the Year (Over 6,000 sq ft)
Proudfoot Supermarkets Newby – Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Most Improved Store
Proudfoot Supermarkets Newby – Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Rising Star Award
Lewis Woodward – Nisa Local Colley Gate, Halesowen, West Midlands

Store Manager of the Year – Independent
Don Antony Manavalan – Nisa Local Northfields, Stamford

Post Office Retailer of the Year – Independent
Nisa Local Longsands Parade – St Neots, Cambridgeshire

Chilled Retailer of the Year
Levens Village Shop, Cumbria

Store Team of the Year
Nisa Local Northfields – Stamford, Lincolnshire

Tobacco Alternatives Retailer of the Year
Nisa Local Fletton – Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Trailblazer of the Year
Kaual Patel – Nisa Local Torridon Road, Lewisham

Better Retailing Awards

These awards shine a light on innovation and operational excellence across independent retail. We’re proud to see so many familiar names among the finalists:

Effective Ranging & Availability
Lewis Woodward – Nisa Local Colley Gate

Community Hero
Benedict Selvaratnam – Freshfields Market

Store Development
Kevin Polley – Nisa Local Long Street

Customer Engagement
Lewis Woodward – Nisa Local Colley Gate

Retail Innovation
Kaual Patel – Nisa Torridon Convenience

Forecourt Trader Awards

In the competitive and fast-paced world of forecourt retail, our partners continue to set the benchmark for excellence.

West Country and Wales up to 4mlpa
Ascona Crossways – Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire
Ascona Machynlleth – Powys

West Country and Wales over 4mlpa
Tout’s Cleeve – North Somerset

Best Community Engagement
Tout’s Cleeve – North Somerset

Best Customer Service
Tout’s Nailsea – North Somerset

Best Forecourt Team
Tout’s Cleeve – North Somerset