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Building a successful retail brand in current times is no small feat, and those who achieve it deserve a massive pat on the back.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why we created the Lightning 50<\/a> \u2013\u00a0a league table to celebrate the fastest-growing e-commerce brands in the UK.<\/p>\n

The esteemed awards recognize the dedication, innovation and inspiration behind the brands that are successfully navigating the challenges of modern retail \u2013 and turning them into opportunities to succeed.<\/p>\n

To mark the Lightning 50\u2019s hotly anticipated return for 2025 \u2013\u00a0pre-reg is open now!<\/a> \u2013\u00a0we\u2019re taking a look back at standout winners from past years to see how they\u2019ve continued to thrive.<\/p>\n

Au Vodka<\/h2>\n

Back in 2021, Swansea-based premium drinks brand Au Vodka was crowned the inaugural winner of the Lightning 50, marking the company\u2019s remarkable net growth of more than 10,000% during the pandemic. But their success didn\u2019t stop there.<\/p>\n

In the fiscal year ending April 2023, Au Vodka\u2019s sales surged to \u00a354 million<\/a>, up from \u00a343.8 million the previous year. They have also expanded their team, growing from 34 to 50 employees.<\/p>\n

The business, which is partly owned by DJ, producer and TV presenter Charlie Sloth, is now reportedly worth around \u00a3150m.<\/p>\n

Candy Kittens<\/h2>\n

Candy Kittens \u2013\u00a0a gourmet vegan sweets brand founded by Jamie Laing \u2013\u00a0has previously placed at number four in Brightpearl\u2019s Lightning 50, and has since gone from strength to strength.<\/p>\n

In 2022, the brand marked its 10th anniversary with a BrewDog collaboration that resulted in a Raspberry & Guava vodka and a special edition beer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The brand continues to innovate with new product launches, keeping its spot as a leader in the confectionery space while appealing to a growing audience of conscious consumers.<\/p>\n

Cyberjammies<\/h2>\n

Comfort meets quality with Cyberjammies, a top 10 Lightning 50 brand known for its stylish loungewear.<\/p>\n

Since earning its spot in the Lightning 50 top 10, Cyberjammies has more than tripled its revenue, with a 372% year-on-year growth in 2021 alone.<\/p>\n

By expanding their product range and improving online shopping experience, the East Anglian-based nightwear brand, which runs its operations using Brightpearl<\/a>, has successfully built a loyal following and is set for further growth in coming years.<\/p>\n

Goose & Gander<\/h2>\n

Goose & Gander is a UK-based unisex clothing brand known for its creative and sustainable designs.<\/p>\n

After placing well in the Lightning 50, this brand has continued to thrive, becoming a favorite among Gen Z thanks to their affordable collections and limited-edition drops.<\/p>\n

Website sales have surged by 123% in recent years<\/a> and the brand continues to delight its fans with new collections and collaborations.<\/p>\n

Pinter<\/h2>\n

Innovative home brewing brand Pinter scooped the top spot on the Lightning 50 back in 2022.<\/p>\n

Since then, the brand has achieved staggering success across new markets, solidifying its position as a leader in the home brewing industry.<\/p>\n

The company has now amassed a community of 60,000 home brewers and sold the equivalent of 3,000,000 million pints. Sales have grown to \u00a36 million and Champions League final day in May this year was the busiest in its history with a 700% uplift in orders.<\/p>\n

Pinter was also named a TIME Magazine invention of the year and recently won five golds at the World Beer Awards. Cheers to that!<\/p>\n

Have you got what it takes?<\/h2>\n

The Lightning 50 is more than just an accolade. It\u2019s a launchpad for growth \u2013 as the brands featured here have proven.<\/p>\n

Taking part is a chance to show off your hard work and share your brand\u2019s story. Don\u2019t miss it!<\/p>\n

Pre-register now.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Building a successful retail brand in current times is no small feat, and those who achieve it deserve a massive pat on the back. That\u2019s why we created the Lightning 50 \u2013\u00a0a league table to celebrate the fastest-growing e-commerce brands in the UK. The esteemed awards recognize the dedication, innovation and inspiration behind the brands […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":9659,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9657","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nLightning 50 Legends: Where Are Our Previous Winners Now? - Brightpearl<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Building a successful retail brand in current times is no small feat, and those who achieve it deserve a massive pat on the back. 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