Leading figures from across the retail sector gathered tonight (15 October) for the Retail Gazette Awards: The Game Changers 2025.

Now in its fourth year, the event was held in central London and was attended by staff from a range of retailers and brands.

Hosted by comedian and writer Dane Buckley, the evening saw finalists in 12 Categories celebrated for their game changing innovation.

Currys won both the Supply Chain Game Changer and Sustainability Game Changer awards. Amazon also received a Highly Commended mention in the Supply Chain category. 

DIY chain Wickes snapped up two awards, taking home the Game Changing Team and Workplace Game Changer prizes.

The judges were Andrew Murphy CEO of The Entertainer, Paula Bobbett CDO at Boots, Maria Hollins CEO of Ann Summers, Lucy Whittemore SVP for UK advertising at Cardlytics, Jo Hayward vice president of mobility & convenience retail at BP, David Lancefield vice president North Europe at Zebra and Patrick Dunne chief procurement officer at Sainsbury’s.

Retail Gazette editor Lee Kenny said it was a “fantastic night, and great to see so many talented people recognised”.

“We all know there is amazing work taking place in the retail sector every day, so it was great to be able to celebrate those achievements,” he said.

Kingfisher took home the Ecommerce Game Changer award, while Holland & Barrett, Cardiff earned the New Store Game Changer award.

Online retailer The Very Group was named as this year’s Marketing Game Changer, while Rockface also earned a Highly Commended mention in the category.

N Brown came out on top with the Fashion Game Changer award, while Primark won the Own Brand Game Changer prize.

Additionally, Co-op scooped up the Grocery Game Changer award, and discounter Lidl was granted a Highly Commended mention in the category.

Seasalt was crowned Best Retailer Under £500m, and Rituals took home the Best Retailer Over £500m award. Superdrug also gained a Highly Commended mention in the Best Retailer Over £500m category. 

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