A FAMILY owned retailer is celebrating after winning the Oscars of its industry.

Carters Domestic Appliances, which has seven stores in Sussex, won Domestic Appliance Retailer of the year for the third time in last the four years.

The ERT Awards were presented at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London.

Robert Carter said: “It is amazing, this is like the Oscars for our profession and I’m delighted to accept this award. It really belongs to all our staff and they deserve the recognition that this represents for their continued hard work and dedication”.