Uform is thrilled to announce the STORI Brand Conference & Retailer Excellence Awards, an exclusive event for Premium and Approved STORI Programme Partners taking place this May.
Uniting leading independent retailers across the UK & Ireland, the event will champion ‘The Power of Partnership,’ spotlighting the commitment, innovation and real-life success stories that continue to elevate the STORI brand.
Supported by leading industry brands, including ArtiCAD, TruBlue, BSH (Bosch, Siemens, Neff), Vauth-Sagel, Consentino and WG Baird, who are all proudly sponsoring the event, the conference and awards will deliver a day of strategic insight, brand-led inspiration, and recognition of excellence across the retailer network.
Driving Growth Through Strategic Insight
The 2026 STORI Brand Conference will deliver a series of insight‑driven sessions designed to support retailer capability in a competitive market. Content will focus on elevating customer experience, strengthening digital engagement, and helping independent retailers plan for sustainable long‑term growth.
Attendees will also gain an exclusive preview of upcoming STORI brand and product developments, providing partners with previews of new innovations that will continue to differentiate the brand in the year ahead.
Celebrating Excellence Across the STORI Network
The evening will conclude with the STORI Retailer Excellence Awards, celebrating standout achievement across areas such as design, customer experience, digital engagement, brand representation and the inspiring Real Stories shared by retailers throughout the year.
Full details on all 12 award categories, including entry criteria and the online application process, can be found at https://campaigns.uform.co.uk/retailer-excellence-awards-2026
Entry deadline: Friday 13th March 2026
A Celebration of Partnership & Progress
STORI Brand Manager, Shaunagh Devlin commented, “The STORI Brand Conference & Retailer Excellence Awards is a celebration of partnership, innovation, and the incredible Real Stories that bring our brand to life. As our brand continues to evolve, our commitment remains firmly on supporting our retailers, educating, inspiring and recognising outstanding achievements of those who embody the true spirit of STORI.”
The STORI Brand Conference & Retailer Excellence Awards will take place on Wednesday 13th May 2026 at Hilton DoubleTree, Templepatrick within the prestigious Kingfisher Country Estate in Northern Ireland.
