OWNERS of a Stourport store after celebrating after being named one of the best gift retailers in the country.

Mooch Gifts and Home has been selected as a finalist in The Greats Gift Retailer Awards 2018.

The Greats Awards, now in their 16th year, were launched by Progressive Gifts & Home magazine to recognise and reward the UK's very best gift retailers across the retail spectrum.

It’s the latest good news for the shop, based on the High Street, as they prepare to move into new premises further down the road next month.

All retail finalists were decided as a result of an industry-wide poll of gift suppliers, reps and agents and validation by a panel of experts.

This year’s winners will be revealed at an Awards lunch at the Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London, on Thursday May 17.

Jon May, who runs Mooch with Luke Jacks, said: “We are delighted to be announced as one of the finalists of The Greats.

“This marks a real achievement for Mooch as we celebrate three years trading with our new store opening in April.

“We are looking forward to May when the winners are announced in London.”

Sue Marks, editor of Progressive Gifts & Home, added: “These dedicated awards for gift retailers have risen immeasurably in status over the years and are now universally acknowledged as being true accolades of excellence.

"Being selected as a finalist was a fantastic achievement. There was a huge entry this year, with some outstanding, first class entries."