MALVERN-based retailer Robin Elt Shoes has made the shortlist in the Footwear Industry Awards for the second year running.

The 140 year-old family business is a finalist in four categories: Men’s Independent Retailer of the Year, Ladies’ Independent Retailer of the Year, Independent Family Retailer of the Year and Multiple Retailer of the Year.

Last year the firm won the Outdoor Retailer of the Year category in the same awards.

Director Robin Elt said: “Following our 2016 win, we’re delighted to have been nominated in four further categories. I feel this is a major reflection on our dedicated team of staff throughout our branches.

"Innovation linked with tradition has always been our byword which, together with our high expectation of customer service, must have brought us to this point.”

Industry insiders vote in the awards and a judging panel made up of independent industry representatives decides upon the ultimate winner in each category.

The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham on Sunday, February 19.

Elt Shoes was founded by Albert Edward Elt in 1872 and has remained in the family for 140 years. Robin Elt came into the business in 1964 with a training in traditional shoemaking.

As well as the Malvern shop, Robin Elt has nine branches in, including Worcester, Pershore and Hereford.