BIA confirms retail award judges

The judges of the retailer categories of the Bed Industry Awards have been confirmed, with still time for retailers to enter the awards.

The awards, which will be announced at the NBF Bed Show gala dinner and awards ceremony on 24 September at the Telford International Centre, a designed to reflect the best in UK and Irish bed retailing.

Retailers can still enter the four categories – the deadline is 2 August – through the Bed Show website.

Awards will be given for Small and Large NBF Retail Champion of the Year, Online Bed Retailer of the Year and National Bed Retailer of the Year.

From the world of publishing, Jarrod Bird, sales director at Interiors Monthly makes his debut as an awards judge with almost 25 years in the sector. A highly experienced furniture industry professional, Jarrod started his career with Cabinet Maker before co-founding Interiors Monthly magazine in 2007 with three of his work colleagues to create a one-stop trade publication for the furniture, beds and flooring industry. 

Seasoned judge, Bernard Eaton, MD of Greenwood Retail, returns to the panel with over 38 years of B2C experience across various sectors. Bernard has proven expertise in effective retail sales and marketing methodology and is a regular trade magazine columnist. Having shared his expertise for seven years, Bernard is no stranger to the awards process.

Dan Squires of Big Furniture Group completes the trio of retailer judges. Based in Norfolk, Dan has been a journalist since leaving university in 2009 and has acquired particular expertise within the furnishing industry. Previously working for Cabinet Maker, he is now the editor at the furniture industry publication Big Furniture Group.

More information on all the 2024 awards – including how to enter for free – and detailed criteria for each category, are available now on the Bed Show website: http://www.bedshow.co.uk/awards/. The deadline to enter the retailer awards is Friday 2 August.

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