Jarrolds has
been named Best Independent Department Store at the Drapers Awards
2026, marking an incredible third consecutive year of winning this prestigious
national award.
The achievement
comes in a standout year for the city that Jarrolds has called home for more
than 200 years. Norwich was named The Sunday Times Best Place to Live in the UK
2026, praised for its combination of history, culture, independent businesses,
community and vibrant city centre.
The best place
to live, home to the best independent department store. There is plenty to
celebrate in Norwich this year.
Jarrolds, at
the heart of Norwich, has once again been recognised on the national stage by
the Drapers Awards, which celebrate excellence across the UK and Ireland
fashion retail industry.
Winning Best
Independent Department Store for a third consecutive year is particularly
significant, recognising not just one successful year but the consistency,
creativity and commitment of the teams across Jarrolds.
Tim Shattock,
Managing Director – Retail at Jarrolds, said:
“To win this
award twice was a fantastic achievement, but to be named Best Independent
Department Store for a third consecutive year is incredibly special.
“This
recognition belongs to our people. Their passion, knowledge and commitment to
giving our customers a brilliant experience are what make Jarrolds what it is.
We are also incredibly grateful to our customers for their continued loyalty
and support.”
The connection
feels particularly fitting. In naming Norwich, the UK’s Best Place to Live for
2026, The Sunday Times judges highlighted the vitality of the city’s high
street and its wealth of independent shops, cafés and bars.
As Christmas
approaches, the award provides another reason to celebrate the city and its
independent businesses. Norwich is now one of the UK’s most distinctive cities
to experience at Christmas, 2026 has provided plenty of reasons to celebrate
Norwich this Christmas.
For Jarrolds,
the award is both a celebration of its heritage and an incentive to keep
evolving. The store continues to introduce a growing mix of exclusive national
and local brands, alongside new in-store experiences that give customers more
reasons to visit, discover and spend time in the heart of Norwich.