Brightpearl by Sage re-launches search for UK’s fastest growing retail brands with Lightning 50 campaign

Brightpearl by Sage, a provider of retail operations software, has announced the return of the Lightning 50, a campaign that recognises the fastest growing retail brands in the UK.  

For 2025, the Lightning 50 celebrates the dynamic growth of the UK's retail sector, which reached £462 billion in 2023, with over a quarter of sales driven by online channels. The campaign shines a spotlight on the retailers driving this growth, offering a platform to recognise their success. 

Retailers with an annual turnover between £1 million and £100 million are invited to submit two years of revenue data (2023-2024) for a chance to be featured in the league table of the UK’s 50 fastest growing retail brands. The ranking is based solely on revenue growth. 

“The cost-of-living crisis has posed significant challenges for many, yet we’re still seeing remarkable growth stories in retail,” says Jill Liliedahl, spokesperson for Brightpearl by Sage. “The Lightning 50 celebrates these resilient brands and gives them the recognition they truly deserve.” 

“We encourage any rapidly scaling brand to enter and gain the recognition they’ve earned through their hard work and growth,” Liliedahl adds. 

Jordan Major, Head of E-Commerce at Au Vodka, says: “Winning the Lightning 50 gave us a chance to pause and reflect on just how far we’ve come. It was a proud moment for the business.”  

Winners of the 2025 Lightning 50 will be announced in summer 2025. Retailers can enter here. 

2024 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Brightpearl by Sage’s Lightning 50 is sponsoring the sixth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards, which is now open for entries.

The awards, also sponsored by Scala, CADS, 3D Cloud, Retail Technology Show 2025, and Business France celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Key 2024 dates

Friday, 25th October: Award entry deadline 

Tuesday, 29th October: 2024 shortlist revealed

30th October-6th November: Judging days

Thursday, 21st November: Winners announced at the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony, to be held at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London.