Sirius Buying Group achieves 'Highly Commended' at IER Awards 2025

28th July 2025

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Sirius Buying Group was among the winners at the recent IER Awards which recognise excellence across the electrical retail sector, honouring everything from exceptional products and business pioneers to high street heroes and customer service champions.

The group achieved 'Highly Commended' for Best B2B Service Provider at the awards ceremony held in July at The River Bank Park Plaza in London.

Approved members and suppliers also performed strongly, with members winning 13 retailer awards (six wins and seven highly commended) and suppliers gaining recognition across manufacturer awards with eight wins and seven highly commended.

Steve Jones, Managing Director at Sirius Buying Group, said: "To be recognised in front of industry peers is a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and commitment of the Sirius Team in bringing as much value to our Members and Approved Suppliers as we possibly can. A massive thank you to all who took the time to vote for us."

Notable wins among Sirius approved members included:
  • A&B Smith Ltd: Best Small Independent Retailer (MDA) winner and Best Independent Retailer Marketing Campaigns winner
  • Crampton & Moore: Best Large Independent Retailer (CE) winner and Best Omnichannel Retailer winner
  • Built-In Kitchen Appliances: Best Independent Retailer Superstore winner
  • Smiths TV: Best Overall Independent winner
Approved suppliers also achieved recognition:
  • Electrolux Group: Best Innovation (MDA) winner for AEG Saphir Matt Hob and Best Manufacturer Marketing Campaign winner for AEG
  • Hoover: Best Innovation (Floorcare) winner for HG4 Hydro Robot Vacuum
  • Waterline: Best Kitchen Furniture & Accessories winner for Lifestyle Corner Pantry
  • Bluestem Group: Corporate Responsibility Award winner
Steve Jones added: "We'd like to celebrate the fantastic successes of our Members and Approved Suppliers who were recognised on the day. Since being founded in 2001, our mission remains the same - to help independents thrive by providing them with the best tools, resources, and partnerships they need to enhance and maintain their retail independence."

The Innovative Electrical Retailing (IER) Awards is the leading event for recognition of excellence in the electrical retail sector.