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Brightpearl’s Lightning 50 is Officially BACK for 2025 – Pre-reg is Open Now 

Is your e-commerce brand one of the UK’s fastest-growing success stories? Now’s your time to shine!  

We’re thrilled to announce the return of Brightpearl’s Lightning 50, the definitive list of the fastest-growing e-commerce brands in the UK.  

If your business has been thriving during the past couple of years, this is your chance to showcase your success on a national stage. 

What is the Lightning 50? 

The Lightning 50 is Brightpearl’s campaign to recognize the fastest-growing e-commerce brands in the UK. 

Based on entries from across the UK, the top 50 e-commerce brands will be ranked based on their growth and listed in a definitive league table.  

This year, the focus is on growth from 2023 and 2024, and any UK-based e-commerce brand with a turnover between £/$1M and £/$100M can take part. 

Application is easy and completely free.  

What’s in it for you? 

If you’re a fast-growing retailer in the UK, the Lightning 50 is a golden opportunity to: 

  • Gain national recognition for your business’s growth and success 
  • Celebrate the hard work of your team (especially through the challenges of the last couple of years) 
  • Join a prestigious list of winners who are seen as industry leaders and trailblazers 
  • Boost your brand’s visibility with exposure in news publications and industry networks. 

The overall winner of the Lightning 50 will not only be crowned the Fastest-Growing Brand In The UK but will also receive a glittering accolade and exciting perks. 

How to get involved 

Pre-registration for the 2025 Lightning 50 is now officially open! Here’s what to do next… 

  1. Pre-register now. All we need is your name and email. This will ensure you’re first in line when the competition opens. 
  1. Submit your application. Once entries open in January 2025, you’ll need to provide two full years of revenue data for 2023 and 2024. 
  1. Cross your fingers! Entry closes on April 19, 2025 and winners will be announced in Summer 2025. 

Pre-register now.