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Retailers delivering standout services across a range of complementary categories at the RG Retail Excellence Awards 2026 have been announced this week\u2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n The finalists have been revealed in four articles in a bid to shine a light on the people and teams working behind the scenes to build praiseworthy brands and retailers. Today, we publish the full shortlist.<\/p>\n The winners will be announced at the RG Retail Excellence Awards on 14 October 2026<\/strong> at The Underglobe<\/strong>, beneath Shakespeare\u2019s Globe on London\u2019s Southbank. Congratulations to all our finalists, who are:<\/p>\n Beauty Retailer of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n Six businesses have been shortlisted for Beauty Retailer of the Year, celebrating the retailers and brands delivering compelling products, engaging experiences and innovative approaches to customer loyalty.<\/p>\n The finalists are:<\/p>\n Brand Partnership of the Year shortlist<\/strong><\/p>\n Seven collaborations are in the running for Brand Partnership of the Year, with finalists spanning fashion, toys, entertainment, food and destination retail.<\/p>\n The shortlisted partnerships are:<\/p>\n Christmas Ad of the Year shortlist<\/strong><\/p>\n Three campaigns have been shortlisted for Christmas Ad of the Year, one of retail marketing\u2019s most closely watched seasonal categories.<\/p>\n The finalists are:<\/p>\n Digital Team of the Year shortlist<\/strong><\/p>\n Six teams are in the running for Digital Team of the Year, which celebrates the people behind successful online platforms, apps, customer programmes and ecommerce experiences.<\/p>\n The finalists are:<\/p>\n Digital Initiative of the Year shortlist<\/strong><\/p>\n Eight projects have been shortlisted for Digital Initiative of the Year, showcasing the range of technologies and ideas being introduced across retail.<\/p>\n The finalists are:<\/p>\n Fashion Retailer of the Year shortlist<\/strong><\/p>\n Five retailers have been shortlisted for Fashion Retailer of the Year, representing a mix of digital-first businesses, established brands and independent retail platforms.<\/p>\n The finalists are:<\/p>\n Homeware Retailer of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n Four businesses have been shortlisted for Homeware Retailer of the Year, recognising retailers that have delivered standout products, service and customer experiences within the home and interiors market.<\/p>\n The finalists are:<\/p>\n HR Excellence Award shortlist<\/strong><\/p>\n Four retailers have been shortlisted for the HR Excellence Award, which celebrates businesses delivering outstanding people strategies and creating positive working environments.<\/p>\n The finalists are:<\/p>\n Lifetime Contribution Award shortlist<\/strong><\/p>\n Five leading retail figures have been shortlisted for the Lifetime Contribution Award, recognising individuals whose careers have made a lasting and significant impact on the industry.<\/p>\n The finalists are:<\/p>\n Marketing Team of the Year shortlist<\/strong><\/p>\n Three businesses have been shortlisted for Marketing Team of the Year, recognising the teams creating impactful campaigns, strengthening brand identities and building closer relationships with customers.<\/p>\n The finalists are:<\/p>\n New Store of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n The New Store of the Year award recognises outstanding retail spaces that deliver memorable customer experiences, strong visual concepts and a fresh approach to physical retail.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s shortlist includes destination stores, travel retail, specialist boutiques and new formats from some of the industry\u2019s best-known names.<\/p>\n The finalists are:<\/p>\n Own Brand of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n Seven retailers and product ranges are in the running for Own Brand of the Year.<\/p>\n The award recognises businesses that have developed distinctive, high-quality own-brand products that strengthen customer loyalty and stand apart in competitive markets.<\/p>\n The finalists are:<\/p>\n Physical Activation & Retail Media Award shortlist<\/strong><\/p>\n Six campaigns have been named as finalists for the Physical Activation & Retail Media Award.<\/p>\n The category celebrates campaigns that use stores, pop-ups and physical retail environments to create compelling customer experiences and bring marketing ideas to life.<\/p>\n The finalists are:<\/p>\n Retail Excellence Diamond Award shortlist<\/strong><\/p>\n The Retail Excellence Diamond Award celebrates outstanding achievement across the sector, recognising businesses that have demonstrated excellence, ambition and a commitment to raising standards in retail.<\/p>\n The 2026 shortlist features businesses spanning technology, telecommunications, home improvement, entertainment, fashion and travel retail.<\/p>\n The finalists are:<\/p>\n Rising Talent Award shortlist<\/strong><\/p>\n Five emerging retail professionals have been named as finalists for the Rising Talent Award.<\/p>\n The award recognises individuals who are already making a meaningful contribution to their organisations and demonstrating the potential to become influential leaders within the sector.<\/p>\n The finalists are:<\/p>\n Supply Chain Initiative of the Year shortlist<\/strong><\/p>\n Eight projects have been named as finalists for Supply Chain Initiative of the Year.<\/p>\n The award recognises programmes improving the efficiency, resilience and sustainability of retail supply chains, from global sourcing and logistics to store operations and technology-led planning.<\/p>\n The shortlisted initiatives are:<\/p>\n Sustainable Retailer of the Year shortlist<\/strong><\/p>\n Six businesses are in the running for Sustainable Retailer of the Year, celebrating retailers taking meaningful action to improve their environmental and social impact.<\/p>\n The finalists are:<\/p>\n\n
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