James Whiteley Wins Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015 Award

WICKFORD, U.K. - Sept. 28, 2015 - PRLog -- White Stores (http://www.whitestores.co.uk), the UK's leading outdoor living retailer, proudly announce that the company's 30-year-old founder James Whiteley has won the Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 award at the Essex Business Excellence Awards. White Stores have also been voted the Runner Up for the Best Growing Business Award (medium sized company category).

The Essex Business Excellence Awards programme (http://eba2015.nmgl.co.uk), organised by the Essex Chronicle Media Group, showcases the best private businesses, public sector organisations and charities based in Essex. The 2015 winners were announced at the awards evening held at Hylands House in Chelmsford on Friday September 25th.

Starting in the garden furniture industry aged 16, stuffing cushions at his father's factory, James Whiteley launched his own company in 2005. From a business initially operating out of James' bedroom, White Stores now generates an annual turnover of over £7m.

"I would just like to say a big thank you to everyone at White Stores for helping me to win the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award," says James Whiteley, the founder and managing director of White Stores. "It was very nice to receive an award for so many years of hard work."

"I truly believe that starting up and growing a successful business can change people's lives for the better," adds James. "That's why I devote myself to work. To have my enthusiasm for business life officially recognised by the judges of the Essex Business Excellence Awards has been a fantastic boost to me, both personally and professionally. I would also like to take this opportunity to encourage other young UK entrepreneurs to go out there and make their own dreams happen."

About White Stores:

Celebrating our 10th anniversary in 2015, White Stores are now one of the UK's largest independent online retailers of garden furniture and accessories. From rattan sofa sets, sun loungers and gazebos to alfresco dining sets, American-style BBQ smokers and artificial Christmas trees, we are able to offer our customers huge savings on a vast range of outdoor living products. The friendly and knowledgeable team at White Stores are happy to answer any questions and help you decide on the perfect product for your garden, patio, balcony, conservatory, home or business.

For more information, please shop online at http://www.whitestores.co.uk or visit our garden furniture showrooms in Wickford, Essex or Yarnton, Oxfordshire. We're open 7 days a week throughout the year.

Why Buy From White Stores:

* Quality Retailing Experience since 2005
* 5 Star Customer Reviews
* FREE UK Delivery on all orders over £50
* 0% Finance Available
* Committed to Being Competitive - White Stores won't be beaten on price

Images:

High resolution images of James Whiteley and White Stores to accompany this press release are available for download from the White Stores online press office at Press Loft (http://whitestores.pressloft.com) or directly via a Dropbox folder using the link below:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ps9i9z7am8m57ry/AADoZpUreWIg25gsH3WFLTSfa?dl=0

White Stores, Unit 8, Capitol Industrial Centre, Fulmar Way, Wickford Business Park, Wickford, Essex SS11 8YW

Tel: 0333 1 235 235

E-mail: sales@whitestores.co.uk