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Awards season has begun and we are celebrating

Published on 19 Sep, 2024

AIS and their Members, step into award season in style at Drapers Independents Awards 2024

AIS and its INDX Trade Shows sponsored the "Best Independent Department Store of the Year" and "Best Womenswear Independent of the Year" awards.

The Drapers Awards provide an excellent chance for our Members and AIS to connect with contacts in the industry; celebrate with peers; and see who is standing out within the sector.

Winners on the day were joined on stage by Tess Daly. James Crabtree, Head of AIS Fashion, presented the ‘Best Independent Department Store of the Year’ award to Jarrolds.

"It is always a great surprise, we always hope and now we've won, we couldn't be happier."

John Adams, Principal Jarrolds


Georgina Kelly, Director of Marketing at AIS, handed the "Best Womenswear Independent of the Year" award to Doodie Stark She stated: 

"Seeing independent retailers celebrated at these awards is a great acknowledgement of their commitment to the industry. 

I was delighted to present Doodie Stark with their well-deserved award. Along with our Member services, and our annual calendar of renowned trade shows, our sponsorship of these awards demonstrates our continued support for independent retail, and for it to continue to thrive."

The glitz and glamour of the awards ceremony took place on the afternoon of 19 September 2024 at Grosvenor House and celebrated the best of independent retail – find out who else were winners on the day.

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