Is your favourite on the list? English retail award nominees announced
Finalists for the English Independent Retail Awards 2024 have been revealed, with several businesses from across Lancashire making the shortlist.
The awards are set to be held on July 31 and aim to recognise those with entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to customer satisfaction.
A spokesperson for the awards said: "We’re proud that we could continue to honour the top independent retailers across England.
"These awards highlight the significant impact independent retailers make in their communities and provide a platform to showcase their success.
"Their dedication and accomplishments serve as an inspiration to the entire retail community.
"We want to congratulate all of our finalists and wish them the best of luck."
Here are the nominees from Lancashire in each category:
Fashion & Accessories Retailer of the Year
Chic Happens (Chorley)
Independent Furniture Retailer of the Year
Worthington Brougham Furniture (Chorley), Northern Comfort (Nelson), Doorway To Value (Whittle-le-Woods)
Opticians of the Year
Marian Gray Opticians (Leyland), Welbourne Opticians (Lancaster), Chorley EyeCare Opticians (Whittle-le-Woods), Planit Opticians (Colne), Lytham Eyewear (St Annes)
Dry Cleaners of the Year
Scotforth Dry Cleaners (Lancaster), Simply Dry Cleaners (Leeds), Fairview Cleaners (Chorley), MAP Laundry & Dry Cleaners (Preston)
Technology Retailer of the Year
Beyond Television (Blackpool), Brothertons (Lytham St Annes), Fred Hughes T V (Preston), Wilkinson's HiFi (Nelson), The Computer Shop (Preston), Use IT Computers (Blackburn), K C Computers (Ormskirk), Frozen Computers (Preston)
Pharmacy of the Year
Acer Pharmacy (Thornton-Cleveleys), Smithsons Pharmacy (Preston), Colne Road Pharmacy (Burnley), Kepple Lane Pharmacy (Preston), West End Pharmacy (Morecambe)
Cycle Retailer of the Year
I Cycle (Clitheroe)
Independent Sports Retailer of the Year
Run Preston (Preston), RareKix.com (Preston), Poultons Sports & Trophy Centre (Poulton-le-Fylde), Lukeys Sports (Preston), Avos Watersports Den (Preston)
Butcher of the Year
Roy Porter Butchers (Clitheroe), D.Ingham & Son Butchers (Colne), Livesey (Preston), Andy Meatman (Blackpool)
Green Grocer of the Year
The Veg Shop (Rossendale), Super Veg (Preston), Ron Burgess (Chorley)
Fishmonger of the Year
Edmondsons Fresh Fish (Morecambe), Wellgate Fisheries (Clitheroe), The Fish Plaice (Blackpool), Fresh Off The Hook (Great Harwood), Lanigans (Lytham St Annes), Dockside Seafood (Fleetwood)
Independent Pet Supplies Store of the Year
North West Discount Pet Foods (Blackpool), Animal Magic Pet Shop (Thornton-Cleveleys), Bretts Pets (Chorley), Adlington Pet Centre (Chorley), Alpa Pet & Equine Warehouse (Preston)
Independent Jewellery Store of the Year
Guy Wakeling Jewellery (Preston)
Auto Garage & Accessories Provider of the Year
Lowndes Street Garage (Preston), Independent 4x4 (Rossendale), Suther's Star Garage (Preston), Russell Garage (Manchester)
Menswear Retailer of the Year
Mankind (Blackpool), Nigel Clare (Chorley)
Soft Furnishing Supplier of the Year
Loom Loft Furniture & Interiors (Clitheroe), Worthington Brougham Furniture (Chorley), Taskers Of Accrington (Accrington), Quigleys Luxury Home Furnishings (Preston)
Flooring Retailer of the Year
The Flooring Firm (Preston), The Flooring Centre NW (Preston)
Women's Fashion Boutique of the Year
Pretty Woman (Accrington), Wardrobe by Simone (Clitheroe)
Specialist Drink Retailer of the Year
The Whalley Wine Shop (Clitheroe)
Convenience Retailer of the Year
Nisa local - Beech Stores (Morecambe)
Bespoke Retailer of the Year
My Smoking Shop (Preston)
Bakery of the Year
The Artisan Bakers (Clitheroe), Mark's Artisan Bakery and Pie Shop (Clitheroe)
Florist of the Year
Daisy Chain (Burnley), Flowers With Passion (Goosnargh), Marshall's Florist (Chorley)
Coffee Shop of the Year
Brew + Bake (Preston), Woodchats Coffee Shop (Chorley), The Folly Coffee House & Café (Leyland)
Eatery of the Year
Goat Gap Café (Lancaster), Potters Barn Café (Preston), Light Ash Farm Shop and Café (Preston), Canal View Café (Blackburn), Pavilion Coffee House (Clitheroe), Old Station Café (Longridge)
Mobile Phone Retailer of the Year
Mobile Masters (Burnley), Sim3 (Preston), BBurn Phone Repairs (Blackburn)
Hardware Store of the Year
The Hardware Store (Burnley)
Record Shop of the Year
Drumbeat Record Shop (Chorley), Townsend Music (Burnley), Action Records (Preston), Eden Music (Morecambe), Overtone Records (Thornton-Cleveleys)
Music Shop of the Year
Music Matter (Preston), Rimmers Music (Preston), Reidys Home Of Music (Blackburn), Promenade Music (Morecambe)
Craft & Gift Shop of the Year
Crafty Diane Gift and Art Gallery (Preston), The Cottage (Ormskirk)
Confectionary Retailer of the Year
Sweet Memories (Blackpool), Auntie's Shop (Blackburn).