Kitchen Retailer of the Year 2026

Sponsored by AEG

This award judges the overall retail business. Putting your business forward for an award is always a brave thing to do. It pits your skills against your fellow retailers and lets a judging panel decide who has hit the mark more than another.

Because of this, we take the entry and judging process really seriously and we believe it’s unique to this industry and is designed to make sure that those who win have truly earned their trophy.

The winners will be announced at the gala black tie event on Monday, March 2 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.

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Ashford Kitchens & Interiors, Buckinghamshire

Ashford Kitchens & Interiors operates an electric ID Buzz van, a solar-powered showroom, and fully paperless workflows.

It has earned Neff MasterPartner of the Year, KBB Retailer of the Year 2025, and multiple local awards. Customer service excellence is reflected in consistent 5-star reviews and a 76% conversion rate.

Community initiatives include supporting local sports clubs, schools, and events. Recent innovations include a handless kitchen range and enhanced lead engagement, with plans for bespoke In Frame kitchens and further sustainability upgrades.

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The Kitchen Store, Brighton

Founded in 2004 and still led hands-on by its founder, The Kitchen Store combines independent creativity with the professionalism of a larger retailer.

With 21 consecutive profitable years and team ownership through share options, it delivers resilience and trust. FIRA Gold–certified installations, strong regulatory compliance, and consistently high customer reviews reinforce its credibility.

Investment in technology, transparent performance sharing, and deep local partnerships underpin strong conversion growth and long-term relationships. The Kitchen Store delivers kitchens that truly reflect the people who live in them.

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Laings Kitchens, Bathrooms & Bedrooms, Inverurie

Established in 1862, Laings Kitchens, Bathrooms & Bedrooms combines over 160 years of trust with a modern, multi-division model spanning luxury retail, affordable Directline solutions, and large-scale commercial projects.

The business’ ability to offer supply-only through to fully managed turnkey services across kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms is underpinned by an exceptionally experienced team, with over 1,000 years of combined service.

Recent investment in the House of Laings showroom, people development, and trade growth highlights its agility and long-term vision. With strong customer satisfaction, resilient sales performance, and a clear focus on future growth, Laings remains a destination retailer and trusted partner across the UK KBB market.

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Point 5 Kitchens, London

For Point 5 Kitchens, clients receive a full, deposit-free design service upfront, including detailed technical drawings and immersive 3D visualisations, building trust from the outset.

Every kitchen is completely bespoke, never repeated, and crafted using premium materials and meticulous construction standards. Backed by a uniquely skilled, international team spanning furniture design, architecture, and engineering, the business excels at complex, design-led projects.

Strong referrals, multiple recent awards, and the launch of a second showroom in Belsize Park reflect the success of its people-driven, detail-focused approach.

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If you want to be at the biggest industry party of the year then book your tickets now as there is a limited capacity. Tickets to the 2026 awards are available via the awards booking page.