The festive season is here, and Housewares Magazine is hosting a Christmas Decoration Competition - the perfect opportunity for retailers across the UK to sleigh the competition with their festive flair.
Supported by Bira, this merry contest celebrates the creativity, hard work, and sparkle that retailers bring to high streets every year.
Christmas is a time for twinkling lights, festive cheer, and eye-catching window displays that make shoppers stop in their tracks. Whether you’re a cookshop decking out your cookware, a department store turning your front window into a winter wonderland, or a garden centre spreading yuletide cheer among trees and trimmings, this competition is your chance to shine.
Andrew Goodacre, CEO of Bira, said: "We're delighted to support Housewares Magazine's Christmas decoration competition. After what has been a challenging year for independent retailers, this is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their creativity and hard work in making our high streets festive and welcoming for shoppers. Christmas is such an important trading period for our members, and competitions like this shine a light on the effort they put into creating magical shopping experiences. We encourage all independent retailers to get involved and showcase their festive displays – it's free to enter and a great bit of fun that recognises the vital role independents play in our communities."
Retailers are the heart and soul of our high streets, and Christmas is the perfect time to show off the magic that makes each shop unique. This competition isn’t just about tinsel and baubles; it’s about celebrating the hard work, imagination, and dedication that goes into creating memorable experiences for shoppers. After all, a picture-perfect display isn’t just festive – it’s a gift to the community.
Entering is simple. Retailers can snap a photo of their iconic window display or festive in-store setup and send it in for a chance to win a bottle of bubbly. Winners will be celebrated for their creativity, originality, and festive spirit, showing the country that independent retailers are the true stars on top of the Christmas tree.
Whether you go for a traditional winter wonderland, contemporary Christmas chic, or a pun-filled festive spectacle, Housewares Magazine wants to see it all.
Will McGill, Editor of Housewares Magazine, added: "This is a fantastic way to wrap up the year with a bit of fun while also highlighting the vital role that retailers play in communities up and down the country. Participating is completely free, plus, let’s be honest – who doesn’t want a bottle of bubbly as the cherry on top? This is a celebration of community, creativity, and Christmas spirit. It’s about recognising the shops that put in the extra effort to make the high street magical, ensuring that the holiday season is full of cheer, sparkle, and a little bit of shop-window wizardry."
Whether you’re a cookshop whipping up a festive feast for the eyes, a department store dressing your windows in yuletide splendour, or a garden centre turning your space into a glittering grotto, don’t miss your chance to sleigh the competition this Christmas. Show off your dazzling displays, spread festive cheer, and maybe even take home a bottle of bubbly as a well-deserved reward.
Get your tinsel ready, your fairy lights twinkling, and your cameras snapping. The Housewares Magazine Christmas Decoration Competition is calling - it’s your time to shine.
Entries close December 19.
Please submit your entry to Housewares Magazine Editor Will McGill at: wMcGill@datateam.co.uk
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