With so many popular stalls in St Albans it is no surprise the markets trader category usually receives the most nominations in our Retailer of the Year competition.

A number of stalls have been nominated already with each hoping to emulate the success of Poulter's Fish which claimed this category award in 2012 and 2011.

This category is once again sponsored by St Albans Civic Society.

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 and will culminate in a glittering awards ceremony at the Alban Arena on June 24.

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. Texts cost 50p.

You can also nominate by filling out the form in this week’s Review or by emailing your entry to revieweditor@london.newsquest.co.uk

Retailers nominated so far:

Specialist Shops
Cuthberts Toys, Christopher Place
Jessops, The Maltings
Waterstones, St Peters Street
By George, George Street
Huttons, The Maltings
Reddies, Catherine Street
Steamer Trading Company, St Peters Street
Boots, St Peters Street
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
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
NS Salons, Holywell Hill
Chaps, Catherine Street
Alternative Barber Company, George Street
Body Shop, Maltings
St Albans Barbers, Catherine Street
Ginger and Lime, Hatfield Road
Sarah Iovane Hair London Road
Elle-es hair, Victoria Street
Sanrizz, Maltings
Eve and Adam, Catherine Street

Fashion and Accessories
Green Boutique, Village Arcade
Simply French, Holywell Hill
The Dressing Room, High Street
H&M, The Maltings
Jigsaw, St Peters Street
Jane and Dada, George Street
Carousel The Handbag Boutique, Village Arcade
The Green Boutique, Village Arcade
Gladrags, Heritage Close
LKBennett, Christopher Place
Swarovski Boutique, Christopher Place

Food and Drink
West Cornwall Pasty Company, Market Place
Dixie’s Cupcakery, Market Place
Buongiorno Italia, Lattimer Roa
Wittard, Market Place
Santinos, Hatfield Road
A&C Meats, Catherine Street
Hatch, Maltings
Ellis Butchers, Victoria Street

Cafés and Restaurants
Lussmanns, Waxhouse Gate
Buckos, Market Place
Fishy Delishy, Catherine Street
Bakehouse, Heritage Close
Bellaccino’s French Row
Merchant Tea and Coffee Company
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
Card Sisters (Christine and Marion)
Colin Wright Bird Stall (Saturdays)
Spice stall/wholefood stall (top of market)
Hopscotch Toys
Rocks and Stones (outside Boots)
Toys Stall (outside Jigsaw on Wednesday)
Dress/clothes stall
Cheese stall
Olive Stall
Jewellery Stall (outside Steamer Trading Company)
Poulter’s Fish
Fish Stall (Outside Dollond & Aitchison)
Fruit and Veg stall (Outside Marks and Spencer)
Handbag and Luggage stall (Yvonne outside Clintons)
The Cheesewheeler
Card Stall
Fish stall (Saturdays)
Grove Fruits
Poulters Fish
John's Fabrics
Biscuits and More