
Good Retail Awards 2021: Judges
Our judging panel is a selection of industry experts and representatives from both Modern Retail and Spring Fair.
These awards are about celebrating retailers who are making a positive impact in our industry. Our judges are therefore looking for positive innovations in retail that benefit both retailers and their customers. Consideration is given to original and pioneering ideas that are not necessarily reliant on significant financial investment, yet make a significant difference to the retail experience.
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Catherine Erdly
Catherine has over 20 years experience working with product businesses of all sizes from high street names (such as Paperchase, Laura Ashley and Coast), to some of the most exciting new independent businesses.
She helps product businesses grow their sales, manage their stock and build lasting businesses through 1-2-1 mentoring and her membership The Resilient Retail Club.

Naeem Arif
Naeem Arif is the founder of NA Consulting Ltd, a retail Business Consultancy, and the Vice Chair of the Midlands Retail Forum. Naeem is also the author of ‘Customer First’ an Amazon #1 Best Seller.

Rob Gamage
Rob is Managing Editor of Modern Retail. Combining many years of experience in publishing with a keen interest in small business and entrepreneurship, Rob is passionate about sharing interesting and inspiring content with retailers to help them grow.

James Mansfield
James is Ecommerce, Warehouse and Logistics Consultant at The Access Group, having joined in March this year as the company continued to see growing demand of its Warehouse Management and Order Management solutions. James leads a team of sales consultants who are responsible for advising clients of process improvements and supporting change management through the implementation of new software platforms primarily for online retail, 3PL, ecommerce and wholesale distribution.
With demand on online retailers greater than ever James is helping companies manage their online shopping platforms, and fulfil more orders to their rapidly expanding domestic and international customers through the use of the industry-leading Mintsoft platform.

Holly Worthington
Holly is Modern Retail’s Content Editor and brings a wealth of experience in both print and digital publishing. She is passionate about helping independent retailers to thrive in today’s ever-changing market.