CREATIVE RETAIL
The Creative Retail Awards are now open for entries and for a limited time, suppliers, designers and brands can enter free of charge until 30th November. This is an opportunity to showcase your most innovative retail projects, from store design and technology to sustainability and customer experience.
The Awards celebrate creativity, originality and excellence across the retail industry, recognising the people and projects that are shaping the future of retail. Don’t miss your chance to gain international recognition and have your work judged by industry experts.
Submit your entries before 30th November to take advantage of this free entry period.
This year’s Creative Retail Awards proved nothing short of exceptional. From the inspiring designs and immersive displays to the incredible talent and innovation showcased across every category, we once again raised the bar for excellence within the retail industry.
But why stop there? The success of 2025 has only fuelled our ambition. Planning for the 2026 Creative Retail Awards is already underway — and we’re determined to make it even bigger, bolder, and stronger. Expect more creativity, more collaboration, and more celebration of the very best in retail design and experience.
Stay tuned – the best is yet to come.
EMERALD THEATRE, LONDON
25 SEPTEMBER 2025
Award nominations boost brand recognition, crucially elevating visibility, distinguishing your brand in the market, reinforcing core values, enhancing trust and credibility, and deepening customer loyalty, all key elements for long-term business growth and success.
Winning or being shortlisted for an award can significantly boost your business’s reputation. It serves as a testament to your quality, reliability and innovation, increasing your credibility in the eyes of customers, partners and the industry at large.
Awards provide a great story for your PR and marketing efforts. They offer content for press releases, social media and other marketing channels, showcasing your achievements and setting you apart from competitors.
The CRAs are a high-profile event attended by industry leaders. They provide excellent networking opportunities, allowing you to build new relationships, find potential clients, or even discover new partnership opportunities.
Being shortlisted for an award is a great morale booster for your team. It acknowledges their hard work and success, fostering a sense of pride and increasing motivation and loyalty.
Award nominations build customer confidence, showcasing your business’s commitment to quality and reliability.
Entering awards allows you to compare your business with peers and competitors. This can provide valuable insights into your industry position and highlight areas for improvement or innovation.
The advisory board for the Creative Retail Awards plays a pivotal role in shaping the overall direction and relevance of the awards. Unlike the judging panel, which is tasked with deciding the winners, the advisory board focuses on advising on current industry trends, categories, and the general trajectory of the awards. Their expertise is crucial in ensuring that the awards accurately reflect the evolving landscape of the retail industry. By providing insights into emerging trends and advising on appropriate award categories, the advisory board helps maintain the awards' status as the pinnacle of retail awards.
Mark these dates in your diary and stay updated by following us on social media for the latest news.
Now is time to prepare and submit your award entries. Please take the opportunity to review our categories and guidance sheet to assist in your submission.
The SDEA Christmas Lunch gathers suppliers, agencies, and retailers to connect and explore opportunities for the year ahead.
Join us at our annual networking event for the creative industry, held after the first day of the VM and Display Show. This event is the perfect opportunity to connect with industry peers.
Don't miss your final opportunity to submit entries for the 2025 awards. You have the option to enter in one or several categories.
The most anticipated night in retail makes its grand return to London. Our prestigious awards are paired with an unparalleled celebration, befitting their esteemed status. This event, attended by leading figures in retail, is the must-attend occasion of the industry.
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Take a look at the captivating images from the 2025 Creative Retail Awards, held at Emerald Theatre on 23rd September 2025
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