Retailers Rejoice

Glasses were raised and congratulations exchanged at Tuesday’s Wall of Fame drinks reception for the winners and finalists of prestigious industry awards The Greats and The Retas.

The very best greeting card and gift retailers from across the country came together during day one of the show to celebrate their achievements with a glass (or two!) of champagne.

PG Buzz was on hand to capture the fun on camera – here are a few of our favourite shots.

Pictured at top: (l-r) Denise Keers and Nick O’Brien of O’Brien Ltd celebrate their achievements with Chris and Tracy Bryant of Expressions. 

Congratulations to Paul Cheshire, Chris Dell and Laura Faulkner of White Mint.
Congratulations to Paul Cheshire, Chris Dell and Laura Faulkner of White Mint.
Dorothy Goddard (centre) with Olivia and Peter Reilly, all representing Little Boat Gifts.
Dorothy Goddard (centre) with Olivia and Peter Reilly, all representing Little Boat Gifts.
Cheers everyone! Clinking glasses are (l-r) Nigel and Sarah Morris (Rhubarb) along with Jenny Morrison (Top Drawer).
Cheers everyone! Clinking glasses are (l-r) Nigel and Sarah Morris (Rhubarb) along with Jenny Morrison (Top Drawer).
The gang’s all here! (l-r) Angel Rudd (HFS), Sean Camm (Grey Bear Collective), Julie Poynton and Sarah Lishman (Barkers Home Store), Ed Cowap (Hollies Farm Shop)
The gang’s all here! (l-r) Angel Rudd (HFS), Sean Camm (Grey Bear Collective), Julie Poynton and Sarah Lishman (Barkers Home Store), Ed Cowap (Hollies Farm Shop)
(l-r) Debbie Hatch and Carole Lilley (Paper Moon) chat with husband and wife team Rak and Michelle Vasarai (Hallmark).
(l-r) Debbie Hatch and Carole Lilley (Paper Moon) chat with husband and wife team Rak and Michelle Vasarai (Hallmark).
Jerry and Debbie Brown from First Class Greetings celebrate in style.
Jerry and Debbie Brown from First Class Greetings celebrate in style.
We’re here! Yasmin Twist and Pippa Kelly of Gee Tees point out their achievements.
We’re here! Yasmin Twist and Pippa Kelly of Gee Tees point out their achievements.
It’s a family affair for husband and wife team Peter and Jelena Whiteman from Dzodzo.
It’s a family affair for husband and wife team Peter and Jelena Whiteman from Dzodzo.
Pleased to be here! (l-r) Victoria Robinson (Wishes Cockermouth), John Heyworth (Blue Rose Gifts and Balloons), Fiona Robinson (Wishes Cockermouth) and Beverley Heyworth (Blue Rose Gifts and Balloons).
Pleased to be here! (l-r) Victoria Robinson (Wishes Cockermouth), John Heyworth (Blue Rose Gifts and Balloons), Fiona Robinson (Wishes Cockermouth) and Beverley Heyworth (Blue Rose Gifts and Balloons).
(l-r) Rita Nibbs and Rachael Barnes from Dragonfly Cards and Gifts find their names on the Wall of Fame.
(l-r) Rita Nibbs and Rachael Barnes from Dragonfly Cards and Gifts find their names on the Wall of Fame.
Here come the girls! (l-r) Kate Stevenson of Threads, Nicola Goodman of Paddock Wood Cards and Emma Watson of Threads.
Here come the girls! (l-r) Kate Stevenson of Threads, Nicola Goodman of Paddock Wood Cards and Emma Watson of Threads.
It was standing room only as retailers filled the dedicated Wall of Fame area at the Business Design Centre.
It was standing room only as retailers filled the dedicated Wall of Fame area at the Business Design Centre.

 

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