{"id":1331,"date":"2026-01-28T11:23:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T11:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/?page_id=1331"},"modified":"2026-03-27T11:53:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T11:53:51","slug":"the-fed-award-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/bn\/the-fed-award-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"The Fed Awards 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div style=\"min-height: 80%\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid row-80 row-hero row-short vc_custom_1773845612087 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span class=\"multiple-text-up\">The Fed Awards 2025<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div style=\"min-height: 80%\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid row-df-padding vc_custom_1773845661877 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"aw-single-slider swiper aw-single-swiper\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Email-top-image-2025-01.png\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-navigation\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column 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Gallery<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab tf_aus_tab_list_item swiper-slide\" data-number=\"3\" data-vc-tab data-vc-target-model-id=\"vc_tta_tab_3\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"tf_aus_tab_link\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\" data-vc-target=\"[data-model-id='vc_tta_tab_3']\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text text-sm\">Sponsors<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panels vc_clearfix tf_aus_tab_list_content\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1760367817362-9f1b5f75-ee52\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1760367817362-9f1b5f75-ee52\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">\u09b8\u09c2\u099a\u09a8\u09be<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid row-df-padding vc_custom_1769608942010 vc_row-has-fill\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1764593643643\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2>\u09b8\u09c2\u099a\u09a8\u09be<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3>June 17, 2025<br \/>\nHilton Birmingham Metropole<br \/>\nFor full information on the Awards, Photo galleries, Winners and Sponsors.<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>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!.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1769441216340-6abb7e6d-4ea8\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1769441216340-6abb7e6d-4ea8\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">\u09aa\u09c1\u09b0\u09b8\u09cd\u0995\u09be\u09b0<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid row-df-padding\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2>\u09aa\u09c1\u09b0\u09b8\u09cd\u0995\u09be\u09b0<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>View all winners and finalists for each category<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_default  vc_toggle_size_md   tf_aus_faq tg_aus_faq_first\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Best Use of Technology, sponsored by *Shopt<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Technology can be online grocery retailing, upgrading your store\u2019s security or in-store technologies such as shelf-edge labelling, self-checkout, media screens and payment apps.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Winner<\/span><br \/>\nDilmeet Singh \u2014 Londis, Gerrards Cross<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Finalists<\/span><br \/>\nRajitharan Khandia \u2014 Premier RK Winnerz, Liverpool<br \/>\nVim Goraniya \u2014 Premier Fairwater, Cwmbran<br \/>\nDilmeet Singh \u2014 Londis, Gerrards Cross<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">sponsored by<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2031\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Shopt-logo-300x113-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"83\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_default  vc_toggle_size_md   tf_aus_faq\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Collectables Retailer of the Year, sponsored by *Topps<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>The Collectables Retailer of the Year excels in providing a wide range of collectable product lines, such as trading cards, stickers and figurines.<\/p>\n<p>They demonstrate a proven sales record, offer a customer ordering facility, and display and market their product lines innovatively to promote sales.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Winner<\/span><br \/>\nAndrew Howell &#8211; Loch Lomond News, Balloch<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Finalists<\/span><br \/>\nAndrew Howell\u00a0\u2014 Loch Lomond News, Balloch<br \/>\nMark Dudden\u00a0\u2014 Albany News, Cardiff<br \/>\nPhilip Lawrence\u00a0\u2014 Choices, Newcastle<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">sponsored by<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-204\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Topps-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"107\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Topps-Logo.jpg 945w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Topps-Logo-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Topps-Logo-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Topps-Logo-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Topps-Logo-325x183.jpg 325w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Topps-Logo-168x94.jpg 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 107px) 100vw, 107px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_default  vc_toggle_size_md   tf_aus_faq\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Community Champion, sponsored by Reach<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>Many independent retailers go above and beyond to ensure the community spirit is alive and well.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Winner<\/span><br \/>\nNila Patel &#8211; Premier Millbrook Mini Mart &amp; Post Office, Stalybridge<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Finalists<\/span><br \/>\nNathalie Fullerton \u2014 One Stop Dumbarton Road, Glasgow<br \/>\nNila Patel \u2014 Premier: Millbrook Mini Mart &amp; Post Office, Stalybridge<br \/>\nRoopie Gill \u2014 Wattville Road Post Office &amp; Convenience Store, Birmingham<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">sponsored by<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-201\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Reach-Yellow-Transparent-Logo-1-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"139\" height=\"37\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Reach-Yellow-Transparent-Logo-1-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Reach-Yellow-Transparent-Logo-1-1080x288.png 1080w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Reach-Yellow-Transparent-Logo-1-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Reach-Yellow-Transparent-Logo-1-768x205.png 768w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Reach-Yellow-Transparent-Logo-1-1024x273.png 1024w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Reach-Yellow-Transparent-Logo-1-1536x409.png 1536w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Reach-Yellow-Transparent-Logo-1-2048x546.png 2048w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Reach-Yellow-Transparent-Logo-1-18x5.png 18w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Reach-Yellow-Transparent-Logo-1-325x87.png 325w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Reach-Yellow-Transparent-Logo-1-168x45.png 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 139px) 100vw, 139px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_default  vc_toggle_size_md   tf_aus_faq\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Confectionery Retailer of the Year - sponsored by Mondelez<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>As one of the top five categories purchased in convenience stores, confectionery is hugely important to independent retailers.<br \/>\nThrough this new award we want to recognise a Fed member who excels in confectionery retailing.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Winner<\/span><br \/>\nAndrew Board \u2014 Premier: Core Convenience Store, Durham<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Finalists<\/span><br \/>\nAndrew Board \u2014 Premier: Core Convenience Store, Durham<br \/>\nBalasubramaniam Niranjan \u2014 Premier Holly Hill, Southampton<br \/>\nJayaseelan Thambirajah \u2014 Premier Harlaxton Road, Grantham<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sponsored by<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1087\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mondelez-logo-web-1-300x123-removebg-preview-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"77\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mondelez-logo-web-1-300x123-removebg-preview-1.png 300w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mondelez-logo-web-1-300x123-removebg-preview-1-18x7.png 18w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mondelez-logo-web-1-300x123-removebg-preview-1-168x69.png 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 188px) 100vw, 188px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_default  vc_toggle_size_md   tf_aus_faq\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Convenience Store of the Year \u2013 Independent, sponsored by Zyn<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Winner<\/span><br \/>\nHiten and Kinnari Patel \u2014 Honey\u2019s of The High, Oxford<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Finalists<\/span><br \/>\nHiten and Kinnari Patel \u2014 Honey\u2019s of The High, Oxford<br \/>\nMihir and Parth Patel \u2014 The Paper Shop, Leicester<br \/>\nTarang Patel \u2014 Birstall News and Convenience Store, Leicester<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sponsored by<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2408\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ZYN_logo_new-300x104-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"156\" height=\"54\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ZYN_logo_new-300x104-1.png 300w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ZYN_logo_new-300x104-1-18x6.png 18w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ZYN_logo_new-300x104-1-168x58.png 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 156px) 100vw, 156px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_default  vc_toggle_size_md   tf_aus_faq\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Convenience Store of the Year \u2013 Symbol\/Franchise, sponsored by Diageo<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Winner<\/span><br \/>\nGirish Jeeva \u2014 Girish\u2019s Premier Barmulloch, Glasgow<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Finalists<\/span><br \/>\nGirish Jeeva \u2014 Girish\u2019s Premier Barmulloch, Glasgow<br \/>\nJohn and Phil Thompson \u2014 Premier Thompsons Warren Avenue, Southampton<br \/>\nNathalie Fullerton \u2014 One Stop Dumbarton Road, Glasgow<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sponsored by<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2409\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1508924_Diageo_logo_black-RGB.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"194\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1508924_Diageo_logo_black-RGB.png 1671w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1508924_Diageo_logo_black-RGB-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1508924_Diageo_logo_black-RGB-1024x449.png 1024w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1508924_Diageo_logo_black-RGB-768x337.png 768w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1508924_Diageo_logo_black-RGB-1536x674.png 1536w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1508924_Diageo_logo_black-RGB-18x8.png 18w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1508924_Diageo_logo_black-RGB-325x143.png 325w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1508924_Diageo_logo_black-RGB-168x74.png 168w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1508924_Diageo_logo_black-RGB-1080x474.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_default  vc_toggle_size_md   tf_aus_faq\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Diversity, Inclusion and Equality Award, sponsored by Women In Convenience<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>Diversity, inclusion and equality isn\u2019t just good for your workforce \u2013 it is good for your business, your customers and your community too.<br \/>\nWe want to reward the Fed member showing innovation in these three key areas.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Winner<\/span><br \/>\nHarman Puni \u2014 Premier: HP Convenience, Chesterfield<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Finalists<\/span><br \/>\nHarman Puni \u2014 Premier: HP Convenience, Chesterfield<br \/>\nKevin Polley \u2014 Nisa: Kash Retail \u2013 Fenby, Darlington<br \/>\nShilen Madhani \u2014 Premier MBROS, Swindon<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sponsored by<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2410\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WomenInConvenience_logo-2-300x100__2_-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"210\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WomenInConvenience_logo-2-300x100__2_-removebg-preview.png 300w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WomenInConvenience_logo-2-300x100__2_-removebg-preview-18x6.png 18w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WomenInConvenience_logo-2-300x100__2_-removebg-preview-168x56.png 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_default  vc_toggle_size_md   tf_aus_faq\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Home News Delivery (HND) Retailer of the Year, sponsored by The Mail<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>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.<br \/>\nHome news delivery is a real community service, and this award recognises members who demonstrate huge support, loyalty and initiative in this area.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Winner<\/span><br \/>\nJulie Brown \u2014 Livingstones, Comber<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Finalists<\/span><br \/>\nDilmeet Singh \u2014 Londis, Gerrards Cross<br \/>\nHiten and Kinnari Patel \u2014 Honey\u2019s of The High, Oxford<br \/>\nJulie Brown \u2014 Livingstones, Comber<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sponsored by<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2411\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/daily-mail-e1774446027465.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"56\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/daily-mail-e1774446027465.png 1080w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/daily-mail-e1774446027465-300x78.png 300w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/daily-mail-e1774446027465-1024x265.png 1024w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/daily-mail-e1774446027465-768x199.png 768w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/daily-mail-e1774446027465-18x5.png 18w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/daily-mail-e1774446027465-325x84.png 325w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/daily-mail-e1774446027465-168x44.png 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_default  vc_toggle_size_md   tf_aus_faq\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Newsagent of the Year, sponsored by News UK<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>The Newsagent of the Year award recognises excellence in traditional news retailing.<br \/>\nJudges look for availability, customer service, merchandising, and innovative ways to grow sales.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Winner<\/span><br \/>\nHiten and Kinnari Patel \u2014 Honey\u2019s of The High, Oxford<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Finalists<\/span><br \/>\nDilmeet Singh \u2014 Londis, Gerrards Cross<br \/>\nHiten and Kinnari Patel \u2014 Honey\u2019s of The High, Oxford<br \/>\nMihir and Parth Patel \u2014 The Paper Shop, Leicester<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sponsored by<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2412\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/News-UK-Logo-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"184\" height=\"39\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/News-UK-Logo-removebg-preview.png 226w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/News-UK-Logo-removebg-preview-18x4.png 18w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/News-UK-Logo-removebg-preview-168x36.png 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 184px) 100vw, 184px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_default  vc_toggle_size_md   tf_aus_faq\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Parcels Retailer of the Year, sponsored by InPost<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<p>\u0986\u09ae\u09be\u09a6\u09c7\u09b0 \u09b2\u0995\u09cd\u09b7\u09cd\u09af \u0995\u09c7\u09ac\u09b2 \u09b8\u09ae\u09b8\u09cd\u09af\u09be \u09b8\u09ae\u09be\u09a7\u09be\u09a8 \u0995\u09b0\u09be\u0987 \u09a8\u09af\u09bc, \u09ac\u09b0\u0982 \u0986\u09aa\u09a8\u09be\u09b0 \u0995\u09a5\u09be \u09b6\u09cb\u09a8\u09be \u098f\u09ac\u0982 \u0986\u09aa\u09a8\u09bf \u09af\u09c7\u09a8 \u0995\u09cb\u09a8\u0993\u09ad\u09be\u09ac\u09c7 \u09aa\u09bf\u099b\u09bf\u09af\u09bc\u09c7 \u09a8\u09be \u09aa\u09a1\u09bc\u09c7\u09a8 \u09a4\u09be \u09a8\u09bf\u09b6\u09cd\u099a\u09bf\u09a4 \u0995\u09b0\u09be\u0964 \u0986\u09ae\u09b0\u09be \u0986\u09aa\u09a8\u09be\u09b0 \u09ac\u09cd\u09af\u09ac\u09b8\u09be\u0995\u09c7 \u09b8\u09ae\u09c3\u09a6\u09cd\u09a7 \u0995\u09b0\u09a4\u09c7 \u09b8\u09b9\u09be\u09af\u09bc\u0995 \u09ac\u09bf\u0995\u09cd\u09b0\u09af\u09bc \u09b8\u09c1\u09af\u09cb\u0997 \u0997\u09c1\u09b2\u09bf \u09a4\u09c1\u09b2\u09c7 \u09a7\u09b0\u09be\u09b0 \u099c\u09a8\u09cd\u09af \u09b8\u09b0\u09ac\u09b0\u09be\u09b9\u0995\u09be\u09b0\u09c0\u09a6\u09c7\u09b0 \u09b8\u09be\u09a5\u09c7 \u09b8\u09ae\u09cd\u09aa\u09b0\u09cd\u0995 \u09b8\u09cd\u09a5\u09be\u09aa\u09a8 \u0995\u09b0\u09bf\u0964.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Winner<\/span><br \/>\nJudith Mercer &#8211; Hamilton News, Belfast<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Finalists<\/span><br \/>\nAndrew Board \u2014 Premier: Core Convenience Store, Durham<br \/>\nJudith Mercer \u2014 Hamilton News, Belfast<br \/>\nMihir and Parth Patel \u2014 The Paper Shop, Leicester<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sponsored by<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2413\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/InPost-Logo-Yellow-Black.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/InPost-Logo-Yellow-Black.png 865w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/InPost-Logo-Yellow-Black-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/InPost-Logo-Yellow-Black-768x343.png 768w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/InPost-Logo-Yellow-Black-18x8.png 18w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/InPost-Logo-Yellow-Black-325x145.png 325w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/InPost-Logo-Yellow-Black-168x75.png 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_default  vc_toggle_size_md   tf_aus_faq\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Responsible Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Allwyn<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>The Responsible Retailer of the Year award recognises Fed members who demonstrate excellence in compliance and ethical retailing.<br \/>\nJudges look at responsible selling, staff training, and initiatives that benefit the wider community.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Winner<\/span><br \/>\nAndrew Board \u2014 Premier: Core Convenience Store, Durham<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Finalists<\/span><br \/>\nAndrew Board \u2014 Premier: Core Convenience Store, Durham<br \/>\nBay Bashir \u2014 Go Local Extra: Belle Vue Convenience, Middlesbrough<br \/>\nJenarthen Saravanamuthu \u2014 Premier: Kimberley Terrace, Cardiff<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sponsored by<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-203\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Allwyn-Logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"219\" height=\"78\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Allwyn-Logo.png 2178w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Allwyn-Logo-1080x385.png 1080w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Allwyn-Logo-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Allwyn-Logo-768x274.png 768w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Allwyn-Logo-1024x365.png 1024w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Allwyn-Logo-1536x547.png 1536w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Allwyn-Logo-2048x730.png 2048w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Allwyn-Logo-18x6.png 18w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Allwyn-Logo-325x116.png 325w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Allwyn-Logo-168x60.png 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_default  vc_toggle_size_md   tf_aus_faq\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Rising Star, sponsored by One Stop<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Winner<\/span><br \/>\nThayanathan Santhirakumar &#8211; Premier: Gleneagles Superstore, Sunderland<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Finalists<\/span><br \/>\nHarman Puni \u2014 Premier: HP Convenience, Chesterfield<br \/>\nAnton Yogaraj \u2014 Premier: Kimberley Terrace, Cardiff<br \/>\nThayanathan Santhirakumar \u2014 Premier: Gleneagles Superstore, Sunderland<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sponsored by<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2414\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/One-Stop-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/One-Stop-Logo.jpg 2457w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/One-Stop-Logo-300x77.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/One-Stop-Logo-1024x263.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/One-Stop-Logo-768x197.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/One-Stop-Logo-1536x394.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/One-Stop-Logo-2048x525.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/One-Stop-Logo-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/One-Stop-Logo-325x83.jpg 325w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/One-Stop-Logo-168x43.jpg 168w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/One-Stop-Logo-1080x277.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_default  vc_toggle_size_md   tf_aus_faq\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Smokeless Alternatives Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Velo<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Winner<\/span><br \/>\nDilmeet Singh &#8211; Londis, Gerrards Cross<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Finalists<\/span><br \/>\nEllis Bashir \u2014 Go Local Extra \u2013 Belle Vue Convenience, Middlesborough<br \/>\nDilmeet Singh \u2014 Londis, Gerrards Cross<br \/>\nVikas Patel \u2014 Central Store, Slough<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sponsored by<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2415\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Velo_Logotype_Black.jpg_master-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"160\" height=\"58\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Velo_Logotype_Black.jpg_master-removebg-preview.png 829w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Velo_Logotype_Black.jpg_master-removebg-preview-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Velo_Logotype_Black.jpg_master-removebg-preview-768x279.png 768w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Velo_Logotype_Black.jpg_master-removebg-preview-18x7.png 18w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Velo_Logotype_Black.jpg_master-removebg-preview-325x118.png 325w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Velo_Logotype_Black.jpg_master-removebg-preview-168x61.png 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_default  vc_toggle_size_md   tf_aus_faq\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Rockstar Energy Drink<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>The soft drinks category is fast-moving with a high level of product innovation.<\/p>\n<p>For this award, we are seeking a retailer who offers an impressive range that is right for the store\u2019s customer base, runs impactful promotions and manages the category effectively.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Winner<\/span><br \/>\nKaran Patel &#8211; KPs Premier \u2013 Mini Market Belle Isle Road, Leeds<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Finalists<\/span><br \/>\nJayaseelan Thambirajah \u2014 Premier Harlaxton Road, Grantham<br \/>\nJulie Kaur \u2014 Premier: Jules Convenience, Telford<br \/>\nKaran Patel \u2014 KPS Premier \u2013 Mini Market Belle Isle Road, Leeds<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sponsored by<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2416\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rockstar-Master-Hero-REV-Logo-AW.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"139\" height=\"99\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rockstar-Master-Hero-REV-Logo-AW.png 2056w, 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sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 139px) 100vw, 139px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default vc_toggle_color_default  vc_toggle_size_md   tf_aus_faq\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Tobacco Retailer of the Year, sponsored by JTI<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Winner<\/span><br \/>\nDilmeet Singh &#8211; Londis, Gerrards Cross<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Finalists<\/span><br \/>\nDilmeet Singh \u2014 Londis, Gerrards Cross<br \/>\nRagin Patel \u2014 NISA Local, Bognor Regis<br \/>\nZahoor Ahmed \u2014 Hillfoot Stores Lifestyle Express, Airdrie<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sponsored by<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1950\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/JTI-Logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"106\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/JTI-Logo.png 593w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/JTI-Logo-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/JTI-Logo-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/JTI-Logo-325x231.png 325w, https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/JTI-Logo-168x119.png 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 106px) 100vw, 106px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" 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