The largest European Retail Solutions Awards shortlist to date has been unveiled after a judging day in late April.

Some 42 entries have been shortlisted in 13 categories. A further three awards will be announced on the night; for the most innovative retailer, supplier of the year and overall solution of the year.

Now in their eighth year, the awards will be held on Wednesday June 25 in London for the first time. The dinner and ceremony will take place at Old Billingsgate Market, London and coincides with the Retail Solutions exhibition, which is also taking place in London for the first time at Excel between June 24 and 26.

The 2008 awards are full of firsts, with new judges from Harrods, Thomas Pink, Flying Brands and Mitchells & Butlers.