The Drinks Retailing Awards brought to you by Off Licence News
And the winner is....
Last night the Drinks Retailing Awards 2012 were hosted at The Dorchester and the stars of our trade were out in force. The evening was a great sucess, enjoyed by all, especially our winners!
Rosie Davenport and Olly Smith presented the 19 awards with entertainment from Simon Evans. The goody bags and sponsored bars were a big hit and the dancefloor was heaving into the early hours,
A big congratultations to all our winners and finalists.
Click here to see more photos from the evening.
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The Drinks Retailing Awards is one of the trades' biggest highlights. Each year the Off Licence News awards bring together the leading lights in retail to recognise innovation and best practice across the sector.
The 2013 awards will be launched in May 2012. To be added to the mailing list to receive an entry pack, please email sarah.stevens@agilemedia.co.uk
Winners 2012
Category | Winner |
Multiple Wine Retailer of the Year | Majestic |
Innovation of the Year | Fine & Rare Wines |
Independent Spirits Retailer of the Year | Corks Out |
Independent Wine Retailer of the Year | The Oxford Wine Company |
Online/ Direct Sales Retailer of the Year | The Whisky Exchange |
Multiple Specialist Chain Retailer of the Year | Rhythm & Booze |
Supermarket of the Year | Waitrose |
Multiple Beer Retailer of the Year | Waitrose |
Multiple Spirits Retailer of the Year | WM Morrisons Supermarkets |
Convenience Store of the Year | Dike & Son |
Drinks Buying Team of the Year | Waitrose |
Drinks Wholesaler of the Year | Gordon & MacPhail |
Multiple Cider Retailer of the Year | Tesco |
Independent Drinks Retailer of the Year | The Whalley Wine Shop |
Independent Beer Retailer of the Year | Favourite Beers |
Independent Cider Retailer of the Year | The Jug & Bottle |
Champagne Retailer of the Year | Waitrose |
Green Retailer of the Year | Sainsbury's |
Lifetime Achievement | Dee Blackstock MW |

