As part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations, Associated Independent Stores (AIS) will be supporting our shortlisted Members at this year’s Excellence in Housewares Awards 2026 - helping our Members gain the industry-wide recognition they truly deserve.
AIS is also delighted to sponsor the awards, celebrating the outstanding achievements of retailers, Suppliers and products across the housewares industry.
AIS Members that have been shortlisted represent the very best of independent retail:
Aldiss
Arnotts of Ireland
Bakers & Larners of Holt
Barkers of Northallerton
Elphicks
Housing Units
Jarrolds
Morleys Group
Vincent Davies
Warden Brothers
Homewares is such an important category for our Members, so we are delighted to be attending Excellence in Housewares as we know they are highly sought-after awards, and we will be there to support our many Members who are shortlisted across the independent retail categories. - Sue Kemp, Managing Director
Winners of the awards across the multiple categories will be announced on Wednesday 30 September 2026, at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London. We wish the very best of luck to our Members.
About AIS: AIS (Associated Independent Stores) is the leading buying group for homes, fashion, and leisure in the UK and Ireland. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, AIS remains dedicated to supporting independent retailers through collective buying power, and industry-leading services and insight.
