Best Independent Retailer in York finalists revealed

Hundreds of readers of The Press have had their say and we have narrowed it down to ten finalists who received the most votes.

It came after nominations closed on Sunday (April 26).

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Today, we are delighted to announce our top ten (ordered alphabetically):

1.            Avorium – 13 Colliergate, York, YO1 8BP

2.            Azendi Jewellery – 50 Low Petergate, York, YO1 7HZ

3.            Barnitts – 24-26 Colliergate, York, YO1 8BW

4.            Books & Bevs – 89 Front Street, Acomb, York

5.            Bugweed’s – Unit 3 Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, YO30 4AB

6.            Helston Street – 4 Scarcroft Road, York, YO23 1NB

7.            Just Smile Designs – 5 Bootham, York, YO30 7BN

8.            Sewcialising – 1 Coffee Yard, York, YO1 8AR

9.            The Gothelie Station – 25 Goodramgate, York, YO1 7LW

10.         YORK GIN – 12 Pavement, York, YO1 9UP

The profiles will be published from Monday (May 4) until Thursday (May 14), with each included with a voting slip for readers to name their favourite (Image: Newsquest)

In the next few weeks, we will be speaking to each finalist, who will receive an article in print and online on why they deserve to be named as the 2026 Best Independent Retailer.

These profiles will be published from Monday (May 4) until Thursday (May 14), with each included with a voting slip for readers to name their favourite.

Our winner will be announced shortly after May 14.