Conservatory Outlet was presented with the Business Growth Success award at the Wakefield Business Awards at the end of 2024, after successfully increasing its frame count and revenue and supporting its network of ‘Premium Retailers’ to grow their year-on-year sales by 27%.

Managing director, Mick Giscombe, commented: “It’s no secret that it has been a tough time for our sector. But our team has stuck to our vision of adding value to everything we do. We’ve fostered a culture of growth and excellence and have used our knowledge and expertise to propel our retail partners forward.”

The Wakefield Business community is said to have praised Conservatory Outlet’s leadership and effective marketing and sales support, which they noted was ‘a unique and sustainable approach to business growth’.

“We provide our Premium Retailers with an exclusive suite of products backed up with top-of-the-line marketing campaigns,” Mick continued. “Additionally, we support our retailers with fully funded sales training, network-wide best practice workshops, IT sales platforms, and architecture. This next-level support package has allowed our retailers to flourish. And if they grow, we grow too.”

Bruce Turner, technical officer at the Glass and Glazing Federation, who visited the company towards the end of last year, said: “Helping their customer base is core to their business model, and the investment in marketing, manufacturing, and IT has helped push everyone forward.”

Conservatory Outlet Premium Retailer, Clearview Home Improvements, was named Installer of the Year for the third consecutive year at the G24 Awards, the first company in the ceremony’s history to win the same award three times.

“Clearview’s success is unprecedented and highlights the calibre of the businesses we choose to work with,” Mick continued. “We’ve worked closely with Clearview’s management team, and they’ve utilised our central support offering, such as aid with marketing campaigns, software improvements and our sales training academy to ensure they remain the best in the sector.

“Their commitment to every last detail is outstanding and creates a seamless, positive and outstanding customer journey. Being named Installer of the Year once is a tremendous achievement for them. But to win it three years in a row is something special.”