Sirius Buying Group is celebrating an outstanding day of industry recognition after its Members, Approved Suppliers and the Group itself secured a combined 22 wins and Highly Commended accolades at the IER Awards 2026.
The results represent success across all areas of the Sirius network, with independent retailers recognised for excellence in customer service, sustainability, omnichannel retailing and aftersales support, alongside individual achievements and recognition for some of the industry’s leading manufacturers, distributors and service providers.
Sirius Member Success
Sirius Members enjoyed an exceptional day, securing three category wins and a further nine Highly Commended accolades:
- Best Large Independent Retailer for MDA: Highly Commended – Basil Knipe Electrics
- Best Small Independent Retailer for MDA: Winner – Empire Appliances; Highly Commended – Abbey Appliances
- Best Independent Retailer Superstore: Highly Commended – A&B Smith
- Best Independent Retailer Kitchen Showroom: Winner – Design Kitchens by Protech
- Best Independent Retailer Customer Service: Highly Commended – Appliance World Online
- Best Independent Retailer for Repairs, Service & Spares: Highly Commended – Total Appliance Repair
- Best Independent Retailer Focused on Sustainability for MDA: Highly Commended – A&B Smith
- Best Omnichannel Retailer: Highly Commended – Appliance World Online
- Rising Star Award: Winner – Hollie Black of Ian Black Appliances & Kitchens; Highly Commended – Joel Knipe of Basil Knipe Electrics
Approved Supplier Success
Sirius Approved Suppliers were also strongly represented, achieving six category wins and four Highly Commended accolades:
- Best Overall Industry Training Award: Highly Commended – Smeg
- Best Smart Innovation – Major Domestic Appliances: Winner – AEG
- Best Marketing & Advertising Campaigns: Winner – AEG
- Industry Corporate Responsibility: Winner – Haier; Highly Commended – Bluestem Group
- Best Distributor: Winner – Bluestem Group; Highly Commended – Product Care Group
- Best Company Representative Award: Winner – Tracey Orr of AEG
- Best B2B Service Provider Award: Winner – Pacifica
Completing the success, Sirius Buying Group was once again Highly Commended for Best B2B Service Provider, alongside fellow Highly Commended recipient Calculus.
Steve Jones, Managing Director of Sirius Buying Group, comments: “To see so many of our Members and Approved Suppliers recognised is a fantastic achievement. Our Members work extremely hard to deliver outstanding service and expertise within their local communities, while our Approved Suppliers continue to invest in innovative products, training, marketing and support that help the independent sector thrive. It’s fantastic to see those efforts recognised by the industry.
As we celebrate 25 years of Sirius Buying Group, we’re proud to be part of a network that champions independent retail – a huge congratulations to everyone recognised.
We are also delighted to once again be Highly Commended for Best B2B Service Provider. It is recognition of the continued commitment of our team and the work taking place across the Group to provide our Members with the support, opportunities and resources they need to compete and grow, as well working closely with our Suppliers to grow their share in the independent sector.”
The IER Awards celebrate excellence across the electrical retail industry, recognising outstanding achievements from independent retailers, manufacturers, distributors, service providers and individuals from across the sector.
With 22 awards and Highly Commended accolades achieved across its Members, Approved Suppliers and the Group itself, the results provide another significant milestone for Sirius Buying Group as it celebrates 25 years of supporting independent retailers and building stronger partnerships across the industry.
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