AWARDS
SLR PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR 2021
Retailers’ favourite new products of 2021
SLR’s Products of the Year Awards celebrate the very best of game-changing NPD
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s experienced retailers know by now, the survival, success and growth of the local retailing industry depends on all elements of the supply chain working in harmony. If retailers themselves are the heart and soul of the sector, then new products must surely be the lifeblood. Innovative new launches deliver a steady stream of great
opportunities to grow footfall, sales and profits. SLR’s Products of the Year awards 2021 celebrate the very best of these game-changing new products – the bright sparks that have helped to ignite growth in what was another challenging but successful year. Crucially, the winners have been crowned by those who matter the
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most, local retailers themselves, with store owners’ thoughts, opinions and accounts having helped to shape every stage of the judging process. So sit back, relax and bask in the glow of 2021’s most-prized new products, the tipples, treats and sweets that provided a welcome shot in the industry’s arm, setting it up for a healthier start to the year ahead. Meet the winners p32.
