In the Retail Awards, presented in Manchester, Poplars beat off competition from businesses across the UK. The fourth generation Bedfordshire family business, opened state-of-the-art new premises earlier this year after a £2 million investment.

General manager Alastair Jackson said: “We were thrilled to have been nominated for an award.
“Competition was very strong in our category which makes winning even more satisfying, not just for Poplars as a business but for all our staff and for our customers.”

The business was praised for being independent with a strong focus on staff investment, customer choice and quality goods.

Pictured are Poplars management and staff after bringing home the Best Garden Retailer award.