York is regularly voted one of the UK's favourite city break destinations, with the quality of independent shopping frequently cited as a reason for a visit. We are therefore delighted to be on the shortlist for Retailer of the Year 2025 alongside multi-award winning businesses like York Gin, The Potions Cauldron and Avorium.
The judging panel will be making further assessments of the finalists via mystery shopping trips in October/ November and will then meet to select the winner. The award ceremony feels a long way away - 20th March 2025. We'll let you know how we get on.
In the meantime we will continue to do what we have always done, which is to find and deliver the best cat themed gifts for you and your friends, plus a premium selection of toys and treats for your favourite felines.
This post gives Alison & Peter an opportunity to thank two groups of people, without whom this shortlist accolade would not have been possible:
Our Staff
We have a fantastic team working with us to deliver premium customer experiences both in store and via mail order. Thank you all for your continued hard work:
Nicole, Zoe, Anna, Grace, Mia, Daisy, Jess, Calum and Andy in York, plus Amanda, Liz, Mark and Team in Dewsbury.
You, Our Customers
Without you, The Cat Gallery wouldn't exist. We are humbled by, and truly appreciate, your loyalty.