Warlingham retail expert wins silver at national business awards
A retail expert from Warlingham has scooped silver at the Best Businesswomen Awards.
The Best Businesswomen Awards have announced their winners for 2025 at a glittering Gala Awards ceremony held at the Daventry Court Hotel.
Businesswoman Sarah Johnson from Flourish Retail, based in Warlingham, won silver in the Best Business Services category in this prestigious competition which seeks to find the very best female business talent from across the UK.
Flourish Retail helps small and growing businesses harness the power of merchandising to scale sustainably.
By offering flexible and affordable support, Flourish enables brands to improve product planning, stock management, and profitability.
Through practical tools and expert consultancy, the business gives founders the confidence and clarity to grow – without the need for a full-time team.
The tenacity, creativity, and resilience of female entrepreneurs truly took centre stage.
Each winner, carefully selected by an expert panel of judges from hundreds of entries, has showcased exceptional innovation, strong leadership and a passion for their industry. Plus, an unwavering drive to succeed.
The Best Businesswomen Awards were created eleven years ago to celebrate the achievements of female-led businesses and charities across a diverse range of industries.
Open to all female business owners, the awards highlight the business acumen, drive and dedication of talented businesswomen who are all inspirational role models.
Debbie Gilbert, founder and organiser of the Awards, said: “Running a business is both exhilarating and challenging.
“These awards were established to recognise and celebrate the women who are visionary leaders, who step forward with passion and determination.
“Our judging process is rigorous, and earning a place among our winners is a significant achievement.
“Each of our winners are incredible women who have demonstrated exceptional skill, innovation, and commitment to excellence.
“They truly embody what it means to be an outstanding entrepreneur.”
Sarah said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to have been awarded Silver Winner in the Best Business Women Awards.
“It’s such an honour to be recognised alongside so many inspiring women in business.
“This award is a real celebration of the work we do at Flourish Retail to make merchandising expertise accessible to small and growing brands – helping them use data to make confident decisions, boost profit, and scale sustainably.”
Flourish Retail plans to build on this success by continuing to expand its reach and support even more independent retailers and product-based businesses, empowering them to grow with confidence through smart, data-led merchandising.