A SALISBURY-based jewellery firm has scooped a top industry award.

Allum & Sidaway, which has stores in Wiltshire, Dorset, Hampshire and Devon, was named Retailer of the Year at the NAJ (National Association of Jewellers) Awards.

They picked up their gong during a glittering ceremony held at the Macdonald Burlington Hotel, in Birmingham, on October 10.

The family-run firm was selected from a shortlist of six UK retailers, with directors Jack Allum and Tracey Yeatman collecting the award at the black-tie event.

Judges said they were impressed with the firm’s entry, as well as feedback from a mystery shopper, who awarded Allum & Sidaway’s Salisbury store an impressive 95% score after their visit.

Allum & Sidaway’s Salisbury team, who scored highly with a mystery shopper

MD Jason Allum said: “We are so proud to have received this award. The entry process was very thorough and it allowed us to reflect on the progress we have made in our in house training, our marketing strategies, new products, new website, events, charity projects – all the things that make A&S unique, underpinned by core values of exceptional service and products.

“I want to thank our store teams, as each and every person has contributed to this award.”

Allum & Sidaway has six stores across the four counties; in Salisbury, Gillingham, Ringwood, Dorchester, Shaftesbury and Plymouth, as well as a bridal boutique in Salisbury.