Forbes is proud to announce that, in its centenary year, the business has been named a finalist in six categories at the IER Awards 2026.
The shortlisted categories are:
- Best Independent Retailer – Customer Service
- Best Independent Retailer for Repairs, Service and Spares
- Best Independent Retailer Focused on Sustainability – Consumer Electronics
- Best Independent Retailer Focused on Sustainability – Major Domestic Appliances
- Best Independent Retailer Website
- Best Independent Retailer Marketing and Advertising Campaigns
Established in 1926, Forbes is a proudly family-run business now celebrating 100 years of delivering exceptional quality, service and expertise. Reaching this centenary milestone reflects a century-long commitment to supporting customers with products they trust and service they can rely on.
Forbes’ company motto, “We Take Care of Everything,” continues to define its service promise. Through its rental subscription model, the business makes premium brands accessible without significant upfront cost, while also providing complete peace of mind through comprehensive service support.
For generations, customers have chosen Forbes for expert advice, first-class maintenance and breakdown response, all included at no extra cost for the life of their contract. That long-standing commitment to care, value and reliability has helped build a reputation founded on trust, loyalty and lasting relationships.
Hannah Forbes, Director of Marketing & Brand Strategy said:
“To be named a finalist in six categories at the IER Awards during our 100th year in business is an incredibly proud moment for everyone at Forbes. As a family-run company, this recognition means so much because it reflects the dedication of our teams, the loyalty of our customers and the values that have guided us for a century. From customer service and repairs to sustainability, marketing and digital innovation, these shortlistings recognise the strength of our business across every touchpoint. In our centenary year, this is huge for us, and we’ll be keeping everything crossed for the awards later in the year.”
This recognition marks a major moment in Forbes’ centenary celebrations and highlights the breadth of the business’s strengths across customer service, sustainability, digital excellence and marketing.
With fingers firmly crossed for later in the year, Forbes is honoured to be recognised among the industry’s best as it celebrates 100 years of trust, service and innovation.
