Shop of the Year is an accreditation that recognises and promotes retail excellence. We have 35 years of experience working with small businesses, deli people, cheesemongers, farm shops and grocers. We’ve been putting a spotlight on them, through Shop of the Year, for quite some time too. The Guild understands what makes a successful retailer and SotY will celebrate the wonderful things small shops and independent retailers are achieving. ENTRY CLOSES ON 24TH APRIL

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