THE DRINKS RETAILING AWARDS

The Drinks Retailing Awards is one of the biggest nights on the UK drinks industry’s calendar.

It’s the only event where supermarkets, independents and convenience retailers come together to celebrate the brilliant achievements of the whole off-trade, throwing the spotlight on businesses that excel in product range, customer service and making drinks special. Our judging process is one of the most rigorous on the awards circuit, ensuring that Drinks Retailing Awards winners really are the very best in the business.

For the winners, the awards bring industry prestige, enhanced profile, marketing muscle and increased sales potential.

The awards night itself brings together supermarket buyers, independent retailers and our amazing sponsors for a very special networking and social occasion. The 2023 event is on Tuesday, February 7.

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Testimonials


"We had an incredible time and it was a well needed moment out of the business to enjoy ourselves!"

Sonny Hodge, Diogenes the Dog

'It's a real honour to win these DRA awards yet again for the inspired buying, great marketing and passionate selling which Waitrose Partners demonstrate day-in day-out. In another 'year like no other' we outperformed the market in both accolades won and commercial performance.' 

Pierpaolo Petrassi MW Head of Trading Waitrose

"This award means more to us than pounds, shillings and pence. To have our work recognised by our peers deeply humbles us and inspires us to continue to explore new and interesting products to share with our patrons."

Allen Daly General Manager Gerry’s Wine & Spirit

‘We’re delighted to be recognised for our leadership in the Low and No category by winning this award. It is an area we’ve worked hard to establish with our supply partners, with more than 80 Low and No options now in the range and we look forward to seeing it flourish further in the years to come.’

Will Case Buying Manager Sainsbury’s

"To be shortlisted for Wine Retailer of the Year put us amongst some of the top level Independent merchants in the country, a huge achievement for a small shop on the High Street in rural Ribble Valley. To have the judges look over our shop, our online presence and our business ethos and decide we are working to the highest standards is a huge compliment to us as a company and a real accolade to the shop team who put in so much work to maintain those standards. A fantastic award for us to win and a superb party to attend as well!"

Tom Jones Whalley Wine Shop

'It's a real honour to win these DRA awards yet again for the inspired buying, great marketing and passionate selling which Waitrose Partners demonstrate day-in day-out. In another 'year like no other' we outperformed the market in both accolades won and commercial performance.'

Pierpaolo Petrassi Head of Trading Waitrose

‘This year we celebrate 175 years of Booths. During this time we have worked closely with our suppliers from the Northern counties we call home and beyond, developing strong, mutually supportive relationships with them. Supporting local and artisan breweries has never been more important to us. This award win is great for Booths but even better for our producers and our customers. To be named Multiple Beer Retailer of the Year against such wonderful competition is something we are immensely proud of’

Abigail Blain Events and PR Executive Booths

'We enter the Drinks Retailing Awards every year, and I am always impressed by how well run it is. The combination of entry forms, interviews and mystery shoppers really makes sure the judges get a full picture of your business. The rigorous entry process makes it all the more satisfying if you manage to scoop a win! A win at the Drinks Retailing Awards is a brilliant accolade. It lifts staff morale, increases customer confidence, and raises our standing in the industry. Plus the awards night is great fun!'

Emily Silva Head of Retail & Marketing The Oxford Wine Company

"Thanks! Our people had a great time at the awards."

Brett Turner, Cambridge Wine Merchants

"We had an incredible time and it was a well needed moment out of the business to enjoy ourselves!"

Sonny Hodge, Diogenes the Dog

'It's a real honour to win these DRA awards yet again for the inspired buying, great marketing and passionate selling which Waitrose Partners demonstrate day-in day-out. In another 'year like no other' we outperformed the market in both accolades won and commercial performance.' 

Pierpaolo Petrassi MW Head of Trading Waitrose

"This award means more to us than pounds, shillings and pence. To have our work recognised by our peers deeply humbles us and inspires us to continue to explore new and interesting products to share with our patrons."

Allen Daly General Manager Gerry’s Wine & Spirit

‘We’re delighted to be recognised for our leadership in the Low and No category by winning this award. It is an area we’ve worked hard to establish with our supply partners, with more than 80 Low and No options now in the range and we look forward to seeing it flourish further in the years to come.’

Will Case Buying Manager Sainsbury’s

Dates for your Diary

August 5: Entry deadline for independent categories
December 6: Judging independent categories
December 7: Judging multiple categories
January 10: Finalists announced
February 7: Awards ceremony

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