WILTON Flooring secured the Salisbury Journal Independent Retailer of the Year Award.

Presenting the award, Journal publisher Bill Browne said: “They have got a loyalty to staff that is second to none. This is a company that may have a long history but they’re also looking to the future in a very positive way.”

Collecting the prize, managing director Phil Todd said: “A few years ago we decided to enter the first awards. Now we have won it twice, thanks to the guys behind me.”

The firm defeated four fellow finalists including Southons of Salisbury and the Sharp Practice.