Some of Britain’s leading women in retail gathered at The Savoy this week to recognise and celebrate the achievements of retail’s highest flyers. Senior figures from fashion, grocery, digital and the major multiples joined Dame Mary Perkins, and everywoman founders Karen Gill and Maxine Benson for a glittering reception and dinner.
Maxine Benson, co-founder and director of everywoman, said: ‘With 80 per cent of household buying decisions made by women it is staggering that the top of the industry is still male dominated despite a strong pipeline of women in management roles. By bringing these winners to the forefront of their industry, we hope to send a message that retail must nurture and support its female talent.’
Dame Mary Perkins, chief executive of Specsavers, said: ‘There are some excellent opportunities for women in the retail industry. Although there are not as many women in senior positions as there should be, there are many good prospects. At Specsavers, many of our stores are owned by female opticians who recognise the importance of excellent customer service and high retail standards.’
The winners:
- Woman of the Year
Harriet Kelsall
Managing Director
Harriet Kelsall Jewellery Design
- Star of the Future (in a business with a turnover under £200m)
Kerry McDowall
Area Business Manager, Scotland East
Hallett Retail – The Concessions People
- Star of the Future (in a business with a turnover more than £200m)
Alison Ford
Buying Manager
WM Morrison Supermarkets Plc
- Leader of the Year (in a business with a turnover under £200m)
Catherine Owens
Founder and Managing Director
Amber & Jade
- Leader of the Year (in a business with a turnover more than £200m
Lisa Miao
Commercial Director – Chilled Foods
WM Morrison Supermarkets Plc
- Innovator of the Year
Keren Long
Bangladesh Sourcing General Manager
George Clothing – Asda Stores Ltd
- Entrepreneur of the Year
Ann-Maree Morrison
Director
Labels4Kids Limited
Online Retailer of the Year
Debbie Morris
Senior Channel Development Manager
Vodafone (UK) Ltd
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September 23rd, 2011 at 9:50 amAnn-Maree Morrison says:
I am delighted to have won Entrepeneur of the Year in these awards and thank FMWF for their coverage of the event.
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September 23rd, 2011 at 9:57 amGreat night at Specsavers Everywoman in Retail Awards 2011 « Labels4Kids Blog says:
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