Finalists announced for the 2025 People in Retail Awards
The Retail Bulletin is delighted to announce the finalists for the 2025 People in Retail Awards (PIRA).
Now in their third year, the awards celebrate the exceptional individuals and teams who are shaping the future of the retail industry through their dedication, innovation, and pursuit of excellence.
PIRA also serves as a national platform to recognise retail talent, set benchmarks for workplace culture, and encourage businesses to adopt a people-first philosophy.
Finalists have been chosen across 14 categories through a rigorous evaluation process, led by a distinguished panel of judges. The judges’ careful assessment highlights the vital role that people, culture and values play in driving the sector forward.
Never Miss a Retail Update!A spokesperson for the PIRA judging panel said: “Retail is powered by passionate and hardworking individuals, and this year’s finalists embody the very best the industry has to offer. Their commitment to excellence, innovation, and a people-first approach is inspiring, and we are delighted to celebrate their contributions in these prestigious awards.”
Liz Walker, PIRA awards director, said: “We are honoured to be working with such legends of the retail industry on this year’s judging panel. The PIRA team is very grateful for their time and commitment when assessing the entries. The discussions that took place on 11 June have given us the confidence that we have the most outstanding and worthy finalists.”
The official finalist list for the 2025 People in Retail Awards is as follows:
AllSaints, American Golf, AS Watson UK (Superdrug & Savers), ASOS, Ascensos, Astrid & Miyu, B&Q, Bird & Blend Tea, Charles Tyrwhitt, Citypress, Columbus Consulting, Constructor, Currys, Diamonds Factory, Evolve, Footasylum, Fortnum & Mason, HSL, Levi Strauss, Lincolnshire Co-op, Logile, Lush, Marco Paul, Martin House, Midcounties Co-operative, N Brown, Nespresso, Noatum Logistics, Oliver Bonas, ProCook, Reveal Media, RiskSmart, Sainsbury’s, SaveCo Online, Shiseido UKI, SIAM PIWAT, SolComms, Specsavers, Specsavers Optical Group – Guernsey, St Vincent de Paul, Sue Ryder, The Henderson Group, The Perfume Shop, Regatta Group, Thomas Sabo, TruRating, Waitrose, WeComm and Wingstop UK.
Finalists for each category can be viewed here
The 2025 award winners will be announced at a prestigious black-tie gala in London on 24 September, which will bring together people in retail for an unforgettable evening of recognition and celebration.
Walker added: “The People in Retail Awards aren’t just about celebration – they’re about encouraging businesses to build, support, and champion their people, who are at the very core of retail’s success. We can’t wait for the big night on 24 September when the industry will come together to recognise its incredible people.”
Finalists and retailers can still be part of the celebration – limited tickets are available here
