The Fed Awards 2025

Introduction

June 17, 2025
Hilton Birmingham Metropole
For full information on the Awards, Photo galleries, Winners and Sponsors.

The Fed Awards acknowledge and honour outstanding achievements in independent retailing, highlighting members who demonstrate business excellence and contribute significantly to their communities, the industry and the Fed!.

Awards

View all winners and finalists for each category

Best Use of Technology, sponsored by *Shopt

We are looking for Fed members who use technology to build or transform their businesses and to create a better shopping environment for both customers and your employees.

Technology can be online grocery retailing, upgrading your store’s security or in-store technologies such as shelf-edge labelling, self-checkout, media screens and payment apps.

Winner
Dilmeet Singh — Londis, Gerrards Cross

Finalists
Rajitharan Khandia — Premier RK Winnerz, Liverpool
Vim Goraniya — Premier Fairwater, Cwmbran
Dilmeet Singh — Londis, Gerrards Cross

Collectables Retailer of the Year, sponsored by *Topps

The Collectables Retailer of the Year excels in providing a wide range of collectable product lines, such as trading cards, stickers and figurines.

They demonstrate a proven sales record, offer a customer ordering facility, and display and market their product lines innovatively to promote sales.

Winner
Andrew Howell – Loch Lomond News, Balloch

Finalists
Andrew Howell — Loch Lomond News, Balloch
Mark Dudden — Albany News, Cardiff
Philip Lawrence — Choices, Newcastle

Community Champion, sponsored by Reach

Many independent retailers go above and beyond to ensure the community spirit is alive and well.

This award aims to recognise the difference that independent retailers have made to the communities they serve, either as a one off event or on a daily basis.

Winner
Nila Patel – Premier Millbrook Mini Mart & Post Office, Stalybridge

Finalists
Nathalie Fullerton — One Stop Dumbarton Road, Glasgow
Nila Patel — Premier: Millbrook Mini Mart & Post Office, Stalybridge
Roopie Gill — Wattville Road Post Office & Convenience Store, Birmingham

Confectionery Retailer of the Year - sponsored by Mondelez

As one of the top five categories purchased in convenience stores, confectionery is hugely important to independent retailers.
Through this new award we want to recognise a Fed member who excels in confectionery retailing.

Winner
Andrew Board — Premier: Core Convenience Store, Durham

Finalists
Andrew Board — Premier: Core Convenience Store, Durham
Balasubramaniam Niranjan — Premier Holly Hill, Southampton
Jayaseelan Thambirajah — Premier Harlaxton Road, Grantham

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Convenience Store of the Year – Independent, sponsored by Zyn

The Independent Convenience Retailer of the Year accolade recognises and rewards independent convenience retailers who are actively involved in their communities, and looks at how a business works within the community for mutual benefit.

Winner
Hiten and Kinnari Patel — Honey’s of The High, Oxford

Finalists
Hiten and Kinnari Patel — Honey’s of The High, Oxford
Mihir and Parth Patel — The Paper Shop, Leicester
Tarang Patel — Birstall News and Convenience Store, Leicester

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Convenience Store of the Year – Symbol/Franchise, sponsored by Diageo

The Symbol/Franchise Convenience Retailer of the Year accolade recognises and rewards symbol group or franchise operators who has used the advantages of their membership to the full to ensure excellent in-store standards and availability, demonstrating that they fully understand the needs of their customers and will continually develop their businesses to satisfy these demands.

Winner
Girish Jeeva — Girish’s Premier Barmulloch, Glasgow

Finalists
Girish Jeeva — Girish’s Premier Barmulloch, Glasgow
John and Phil Thompson — Premier Thompsons Warren Avenue, Southampton
Nathalie Fullerton — One Stop Dumbarton Road, Glasgow

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Diversity, Inclusion and Equality Award, sponsored by Women In Convenience

Diversity, inclusion and equality isn’t just good for your workforce – it is good for your business, your customers and your community too.
We want to reward the Fed member showing innovation in these three key areas.

Winner
Harman Puni — Premier: HP Convenience, Chesterfield

Finalists
Harman Puni — Premier: HP Convenience, Chesterfield
Kevin Polley — Nisa: Kash Retail – Fenby, Darlington
Shilen Madhani — Premier MBROS, Swindon

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Home News Delivery (HND) Retailer of the Year, sponsored by The Mail

Day in, day out, hundreds of Fed members ensure that their customers get their favourite newspaper or magazine without having to leave the comfort of their homes.
Home news delivery is a real community service, and this award recognises members who demonstrate huge support, loyalty and initiative in this area.

Winner
Julie Brown — Livingstones, Comber

Finalists
Dilmeet Singh — Londis, Gerrards Cross
Hiten and Kinnari Patel — Honey’s of The High, Oxford
Julie Brown — Livingstones, Comber

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Newsagent of the Year, sponsored by News UK

The Newsagent of the Year award recognises excellence in traditional news retailing.
Judges look for availability, customer service, merchandising, and innovative ways to grow sales.

Winner
Hiten and Kinnari Patel — Honey’s of The High, Oxford

Finalists
Dilmeet Singh — Londis, Gerrards Cross
Hiten and Kinnari Patel — Honey’s of The High, Oxford
Mihir and Parth Patel — The Paper Shop, Leicester

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Parcels Retailer of the Year, sponsored by InPost

The News Category Team proactively represents members at all levels, from local meetings with wholesalers to national bodies such as the PDF and PDRP, which govern industry rules.

Our goal is not only to solve problems but also to ensure your voice is heard and that you are not disadvantaged. We leverage relationships with suppliers to highlight sales opportunities that help your business flourish.

Winner
Judith Mercer – Hamilton News, Belfast

Finalists
Andrew Board — Premier: Core Convenience Store, Durham
Judith Mercer — Hamilton News, Belfast
Mihir and Parth Patel — The Paper Shop, Leicester

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Responsible Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Allwyn

The Responsible Retailer of the Year award recognises Fed members who demonstrate excellence in compliance and ethical retailing.
Judges look at responsible selling, staff training, and initiatives that benefit the wider community.

Winner
Andrew Board — Premier: Core Convenience Store, Durham

Finalists
Andrew Board — Premier: Core Convenience Store, Durham
Bay Bashir — Go Local Extra: Belle Vue Convenience, Middlesbrough
Jenarthen Saravanamuthu — Premier: Kimberley Terrace, Cardiff

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Rising Star, sponsored by One Stop

The Rising Star award celebrates a standout member in the convenience sector who has displayed exceptional promise and made a significant impact in their respective businesses. This award recognises excellence at the early stages of their career in the convenience industry.

Winner
Thayanathan Santhirakumar – Premier: Gleneagles Superstore, Sunderland

Finalists
Harman Puni — Premier: HP Convenience, Chesterfield
Anton Yogaraj — Premier: Kimberley Terrace, Cardiff
Thayanathan Santhirakumar — Premier: Gleneagles Superstore, Sunderland

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Smokeless Alternatives Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Velo

Smokeless alternatives such as vapes, nicotine pouches, and heated tobacco have experienced huge growth in recent years. Responsible management of sales is crucial to prevent underage sales and consider potential environmental impacts.

This award acknowledges retailers who maintain high standards and offer a wide range of products, to help consumers make informed choices. They also implement strict age restrictions and promote the safe disposal of used products.

Winner
Dilmeet Singh – Londis, Gerrards Cross

Finalists
Ellis Bashir — Go Local Extra – Belle Vue Convenience, Middlesborough
Dilmeet Singh — Londis, Gerrards Cross
Vikas Patel — Central Store, Slough

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Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Rockstar Energy Drink

The soft drinks category is fast-moving with a high level of product innovation.

For this award, we are seeking a retailer who offers an impressive range that is right for the store’s customer base, runs impactful promotions and manages the category effectively.

Winner
Karan Patel – KPs Premier – Mini Market Belle Isle Road, Leeds

Finalists
Jayaseelan Thambirajah — Premier Harlaxton Road, Grantham
Julie Kaur — Premier: Jules Convenience, Telford
Karan Patel — KPS Premier – Mini Market Belle Isle Road, Leeds

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Tobacco Retailer of the Year, sponsored by JTI

Tobacco is one of the most important categories for independent retailers in terms of revenue, as a footfall driver, repeated business and associated basket spends.

Through this new award, we seek to recognise a retailer who demonstrates a thorough understanding of the sector and its trends and who complies fully with ever-changing legislation.

Winner
Dilmeet Singh – Londis, Gerrards Cross

Finalists
Dilmeet Singh — Londis, Gerrards Cross
Ragin Patel — NISA Local, Bognor Regis
Zahoor Ahmed — Hillfoot Stores Lifestyle Express, Airdrie

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Introduction

Introduction

June 17, 2025
Hilton Birmingham Metropole
For full information on the Awards, Photo galleries, Winners and Sponsors.

Awards

Awards

Best Use of Technology, sponsored by *Shopt

Collectables Retailer of the Year, sponsored by *Topps

Community Champion, sponsored by Reach

Confectionery Retailer of the Year - sponsored by Mondelez

Convenience Store of the Year – Independent, sponsored by Zyn

Convenience Store of the Year – Symbol/Franchise, sponsored by Diageo

Diversity, Inclusion and Equality Award, sponsored by Women In Convenience

Home News Delivery (HND) Retailer of the Year, sponsored by The Mail

Newsagent of the Year, sponsored by News UK

Parcels Retailer of the Year, sponsored by InPost

Responsible Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Allwyn

Rising Star, sponsored by One Stop

Smokeless Alternatives Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Velo

Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Rockstar Energy Drink

Tobacco Retailer of the Year, sponsored by JTI

Photo Gallery

Sponsors

Sponsors

যোগদানের সুবিধা

Introduction

June 17, 2025 Hilton Birmingham Metropole For full information on the Awards, Photo galleries, Winners and Sponsors.

Awards

Best Use of Technology, sponsored by *Shopt

Collectables Retailer of the Year, sponsored by *Topps

Community Champion, sponsored by Reach

Confectionery Retailer of the Year - sponsored by Mondelez

Convenience Store of the Year – Independent, sponsored by Zyn

Convenience Store of the Year – Symbol/Franchise, sponsored by Diageo

Diversity, Inclusion and Equality Award, sponsored by Women In Convenience

Home News Delivery (HND) Retailer of the Year, sponsored by The Mail

Newsagent of the Year, sponsored by News UK

Parcels Retailer of the Year, sponsored by InPost

Responsible Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Allwyn

Rising Star, sponsored by One Stop

Smokeless Alternatives Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Velo

Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Rockstar Energy Drink

Tobacco Retailer of the Year, sponsored by JTI

Sponsors

যোগদানের সুবিধা

June 17, 2025
Hilton Birmingham Metropole
For full information on the Awards, Photo galleries, Winners and Sponsors.