St Albans boasts an array of specialist shops and every year nominations flood in for this category in our Retailer of the Year competition.

Last year Cuthberts Toys was crowned Specialist Shop of the Year.

More than 100 nominations have been received so far this year and you have still got a chance to get yours in by the closing date.

You can nominate retailers in one of six categories - fashion and accessories; specialist shops; markets trader; restaurants and cafes, food and drink and hair and beauty.

All nominations should be received by midnight on May 10. After this date our team of mystery shoppers will hit the streets, putting each and every retailer to the test. All nominated retailers will also be sent a window poster so they can blow their own trumpets.

The competition is a joint initiative between the Review, St Albans District Council, St Albans Civic Society and St Albans District Chamber of Commerce.

To nominate a retailer text the name of the trader you want to nominate by texting the word ‘retailer’ followed by the name and address of the business to 80360. 

You can also nominate by filling out the form in this week’s Review or by clicking here and filling out our online nomination form. You can also email your entry to revieweditor@london.newsquest.co.uk

Members of the Retailer of the Year committee will be in St Albans City centre from 11am on Wednesday April 10 handing out nomination forms and free copies of the Review.

Nominatined Retailers:

Specialist Shops
Wilkinsons, Maltings
Pots of Art, Holywell Hill
Chantilly Interiors, Catherine Street
Argos, Spencer Street
Cuthberts Toys, Christopher Place
Ann Summers, Maltings
Currency Exchange Corporation, Holywell Hill
Scallydog’s Emporium, Hatfield Road
St Albans Music Centre, Holywell Hill
Marks and Spencer’s, St Peters Street
Oxfam, Chequer Street
BHS, St Peters Street
Printed Clothing Company, Verulam Road

Hair and Beauty
Alternative Barber Company, George Street
Body Shop, Maltings
St Albans Barbers, Catherine Street
Ginger and Lime, Hatfield Road
Sarah Iovane Hair London Road
Essence Hair and Beauty Lounge, Camp Rd
Elle-es hair, Victoria Street
Sanrizz, Maltings
Eve and Adam, Catherine Street

Fashion and Accessories
Carousel The Handbag Boutique, Village Arcade
The Green Boutique, Village Arcade
Gladrags, Heritage Close
LKBennett, Christopher Place
Swarovski Boutique, Christopher Place

Food and Drink
Buongiorno Italia, Lattimer Roa
A&C Meats, Catherine Street
Hatch, Maltings
Olio & Farina, Maltings
Cornish Pasty Co, Market Place
Ellis Butchers, Victoria Street

Cafés and Restaurants
Santinos, Hatfield Road
Freddie’s, Adelaide Street
Courtyard Cafe, Hatfield Road
Lussmanns, Waxhouse Gate
Café Roma, St Peters Street
Zaza, High St
Bar Espresso, Victoria Street
Costa Coffee, Maltings
Café NES, Town Hall
Barissimo, St Peters Street
L'Italiana, French Row

Markets Traders
Handbag and Luggage stall (Yvonne outside Clintons)
The Cheesewheeler
Card Stall
Fish stall (Saturdays)
Grove Fruits
Poulters Fish
John's Fabrics
Biscuits and More