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In the midst of a rapidly evolving consumer landscape and technological advancements, the Global Consumer Expo emerges as a pivotal event for innovation and commerce. Set to unfold on August 31, 2024, in the dynamic city of London, this grand affair promises to redefine the realms of retail and entertainment.<\/p>\n

At the core of the Global Consumer Expo lies the esteemed Consumer Choice Awards, i<\/em><\/strong>njecting an extra dose of excitement into an already dynamic event. This gathering of industry titans, trailblazers, and consumers signifies a collective exploration of the latest trends, products, and technologies shaping the future of commerce.<\/p>\n

From cutting-edge gadgets to avant-garde fashion, the expo boasts a diverse showcase spanning multiple sectors. Attendees can expect an immersive experience transcending traditional retail norms, offering a sneak peek into the forefront of innovation.<\/p>\n

Central to the expo’s mission is the cultivation of meaningful connections between brands and consumers. Through experiential marketing and interactive engagement, exhibitors seize the opportunity to showcase their products in dynamic and engaging ways, fostering lasting impressions and driving brand loyalty.<\/p>\n

Beyond its role as a marketplace, the Global Consumer Expo serves as a hub for thought leadership and industry dialogue. Insightful seminars, workshops, and keynote presentations led by industry experts delve into critical topics such as sustainability, ethical sourcing, and the impact of emerging technologies on consumer behavior.<\/p>\n

Moreover, the expo acts as a springboard for economic growth and opportunity, providing a launchpad for emerging brands and startups to gain exposure and access new markets. With its global reach and diverse attendee base, the expo offers unparalleled visibility and networking opportunities, paving the way for fruitful collaborations and partnerships.<\/p>\n

From a logistical standpoint, the expo boasts state-of-the-art facilities and amenities, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for both exhibitors and attendees. With ample parking, convenient transportation options, and a dedicated team of event organizers, the stage is set for a truly world-class event.<\/p>\n

In essence, the Global Consumer Expo represents a convergence of innovation, commerce, and community, offering a unique platform for brands and consumers to connect, engage, and explore the boundless possibilities of the global marketplace. The event takes place on August 31, 2024, in London, for an unforgettable journey into the realms of retail and entertainment.<\/p>\n

Consumer Choice Awards 2024 Nominees:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Retailer:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n
John Lewis<\/li>\n
Amazon<\/li>\n
Tesco<\/li>\n
Footlocker<\/li>\n
TK Maxx<\/li>\n
Boots<\/li>\n
Sainsbury\u2019s<\/li>\n
Aldi<\/li>\n
M&S<\/li>\n
Lidl<\/li>\n
SuperDrug<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Supermarket:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
Asda<\/li>\n
Tesco<\/li>\n
Morrisons<\/li>\n
Iceland<\/li>\n
Lidl<\/li>\n
The Co-operative<\/li>\n
SPAR<\/li>\n
Waitrose & Partners<\/li>\n
Sainsbury\u2019s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Restaurant:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
Happy Bar & Grill Restaurant, Lon<\/li>\n
Thai Square Restaurant<\/li>\n
Comptoir Libanais<\/li>\n
Bocconcino<\/li>\n
Grace & Savour<\/li>\n
Ynyshir<\/li>\n
Alchemilla Nottingham<\/li>\n
Higher Ground<\/li>\n
The Latymer at Pennyhill Park<\/li>\n
The Loch & The Tyne<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Daily Newspaper:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
The Metro<\/li>\n
Evening Standard<\/li>\n
Daily Mail<\/li>\n
Daily Mirror<\/li>\n
Independent<\/li>\n
Daily Express<\/li>\n
The Sun<\/li>\n
Daily Star<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Travel Website:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
Booking.com<\/li>\n
Tripadvisor.co.uk<\/li>\n
AirBnB<\/li>\n
Travelsupermarket.com<\/li>\n
Thetrainline.com<\/li>\n
Expedia.co.uk<\/li>\n
Opodo.co.uk<\/li>\n
Loveholidays.com<\/li>\n
Skyscanner.net<\/li>\n
Cheapflights.co.uk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Price Comparison Website:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
Uswitch.com<\/li>\n
Moneysupermarket.com<\/li>\n
Gocompare.com<\/li>\n
Comparethemarket.com<\/li>\n
Travelsupermarket.com<\/li>\n
Confused.com<\/li>\n
Pricerunner.com<\/li>\n
Idealo.co.uk<\/li>\n
Kelkoo.co.uk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best FinTech Bank:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
Airwallex<\/li>\n
Tide<\/li>\n
Revolut<\/li>\n
Monzo<\/li>\n
Starling Bank<\/li>\n
Wise<\/li>\n
Zopa<\/li>\n
Atom<\/li>\n
SumUp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Airline:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
Virgin Atlantic<\/li>\n
Emirates<\/li>\n
EasyJet<\/li>\n
British Airways<\/li>\n
Air New Zealand<\/li>\n
Singapore Airlines<\/li>\n
Monarch<\/li>\n
Qatar Airways<\/li>\n
Jet2.com<\/li>\n
Cathay Pacific<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Food & Beverage Brand:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
Cadbury<\/li>\n
Coca Cola<\/li>\n
Walkers<\/li>\n
Nestl\u00e9<\/li>\n
Warburtons<\/li>\n
Heinz<\/li>\n
Fiji Water<\/li>\n
Birds Eye<\/li>\n
Kelloggs<\/li>\n
McVitie\u2019s<\/li>\n
Hovis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Consumer Mobile App:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
Netflix<\/li>\n
Instagram<\/li>\n
X.com<\/li>\n
Hungryhouse<\/li>\n
Just-eat<\/li>\n
Tik Tok<\/li>\n
Facebook<\/li>\n
Uber<\/li>\n
Hello Fresh<\/li>\n
Freenow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Healthcare Company:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
Nuffield Health<\/li>\n
Bupa<\/li>\n
Smith+Nephew<\/li>\n
LivaNova<\/li>\n
Hallo Healthcare Group<\/li>\n
HCA Healthcare UK<\/li>\n
Vitality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Travel Destination:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
Mauritius<\/li>\n
Dubai<\/li>\n
Maldives<\/li>\n
Barbados<\/li>\n
Marrakech, Morocco<\/li>\n
Tokyo, Japan<\/li>\n
Bangkok, Thailand<\/li>\n
Cape Town, South Africa<\/li>\n
Cancun, Mexico<\/li>\n
Sydney, Australia<\/li>\n
Istanbul, Turkey<\/li>\n
Shanghai, China<\/li>\n
San Francisco, California<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Beauty Brand:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
Tresemm\u00e9<\/li>\n
Barry M<\/li>\n
Fussy<\/li>\n
St. Moriz<\/li>\n
Soapsmith<\/li>\n
LIHA<\/li>\n
St. Tropez<\/li>\n
BYOMA<\/li>\n
Pai<\/li>\n
Oskia London<\/li>\n
MIJ Masks<\/li>\n
MZ Skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Self-Tanning Brand:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
Sienna X<\/li>\n
St. Moriz<\/li>\n
Bondi Sands<\/li>\n
Tan Luxe<\/li>\n
Vita Liberata<\/li>\n
St. Tropez<\/li>\n
Collistar<\/li>\n
Rose & Caramel<\/li>\n
Coco & Eve<\/li>\n
Sculpted by Aimee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Sustainable Brand:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
The Body Shop<\/li>\n
Lush<\/li>\n
Amara<\/li>\n
Glossy Box<\/li>\n
Lookagain.co.uk<\/li>\n
Bozena Jankowska<\/li>\n
People Tree<\/li>\n
Vildnis<\/li>\n
Mayamiko<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Vape Brand:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
Vaporesso<\/li>\n
Elf Bar<\/li>\n
E-Lites<\/li>\n
Gamucci<\/li>\n
Innokin<\/li>\n
Oxva<\/li>\n
Smok<\/li>\n
Aspire<\/li>\n
SKE<\/li>\n
Lost Mary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Mobile Phone Product:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
Google Pixel 8 Pro<\/li>\n
Apple iPhone 15 Plus<\/li>\n
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra<\/li>\n
Sony Xperia 1 V<\/li>\n
OnePlus 12<\/li>\n
Nothing Phone<\/li>\n
Oppo Find X5 Pro<\/li>\n
Motorola RAZR 40 Ultra<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Mobile Network:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
iD Mobile<\/li>\n
EE<\/li>\n
Talkmobile<\/li>\n
Giff Gaff<\/li>\n
O2<\/li>\n
Three<\/li>\n
Tesco Mobile<\/li>\n
Vodafone<\/li>\n
Sky Mobile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Radio Station:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
Capital<\/li>\n
BBC Radio 2<\/li>\n
Kiss<\/li>\n
Classic FM<\/li>\n
BBC Radio 1<\/li>\n
Magic<\/li>\n
Heart<\/li>\n
Smooth Radio<\/li>\n
1Xtra<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Value for Service Brand:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
Travelodge<\/li>\n
American Express<\/li>\n
Nespresso<\/li>\n
Pampers<\/li>\n
IKEA<\/li>\n
Amazon<\/li>\n
boohooMAN<\/li>\n
ASOS<\/li>\n
Temu<\/li>\n
Poundland<\/li>\n
Autoglass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Hair Brand 2024:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo<\/li>\n
Wella Professionals<\/li>\n
Batiste<\/li>\n
Fudge Professional<\/li>\n
OUAI Fine Hair Shampoo<\/li>\n
Hairstory New Wash Original<\/li>\n
Olaplex No 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo<\/li>\n
Oribe Hair Alchemy Resilience Shampoo<\/li>\n
Coco & Eve Super Hydrating Shampoo<\/li>\n
Paul Mitchell Platinum Blonde Shampoo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Fragrance:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
Sunnamusk<\/li>\n
Tom Ford Private Blend Tobacco Vanille<\/li>\n
Chanel Blue<\/li>\n
Herm\u00e8s Oud Alezan<\/li>\n
Issey Miyake<\/li>\n
YSL Beauty Black Opium<\/li>\n
Jo Malone Red Hibiscus Cologne Intense<\/li>\n
Ayond Taos Blue<\/li>\n
Amouage Reflection Man<\/li>\n
Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Extreme<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Clothing Brand:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
Burberry<\/li>\n
Lock & Co<\/li>\n
Paul Smith<\/li>\n
Baukjen<\/li>\n
All Saints<\/li>\n
Zara<\/li>\n
Asprey<\/li>\n
Boden<\/li>\n
Mulberry<\/li>\n
Maniere De Voir<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Footwear Brand:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
Timberland<\/li>\n
Kickers<\/li>\n
Adidas<\/li>\n
Asics<\/li>\n
Dr. Martens<\/li>\n
Skechers<\/li>\n
Converse<\/li>\n
Vans<\/li>\n
Crocs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Sports & Fitness Brand:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
Gymshark<\/li>\n
The Gym Group<\/li>\n
Decathlon<\/li>\n
Under Armour<\/li>\n
Lululemon<\/li>\n
Year of Ours<\/li>\n
Wilson<\/li>\n
Nike<\/li>\n
FP Movement<\/li>\n
Varley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Television Shopping Channel:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
QVC<\/li>\n
Bid<\/li>\n
JML Direct<\/li>\n
TJC<\/li>\n
Ideal World<\/li>\n
Retail TV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best Hotel:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Gleneagles, Perthshire
\nThe Savoy, London
\nEstelle Manor, Oxfordshire
\nShangri-La The Shard, London
\nLe Manoir aux Quat\u2019Saisons, Oxfordshire
\nRosewood London
\nStock Exchange Hotel, Manchester
\nStoke Park Country Club, Spa & Hotel, Stoke
\nAmilla Maldives
\nGrand Hotel Villa Serbelloni in Bellagio, Lake Como
\nAmarla Casco Viejo, Panama
\nDeos, Mykonos
\nHilton Molino Stucky Venice
\nSpa Village Resort Tembok Bali by YTL Hotels<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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