Finalists Announced
We’re pleased to announce the finalists for the ARA Retail Awards 2024.
These outstanding organisations and individuals have demonstrated exceptional performance, innovation and dedication, setting new benchmarks for retail success.
Retail Excellence Awards
Customer Experience Excellence
The Customer Experience Excellence Award acknowledges a retailer that consistently delivers exceptional customer experiences, setting the standard for excellence in the industry.
DE&I Excellence
The DE&I Excellence Award recognises a retailer showcasing exceptional progress towards creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, where members of the team feel valued, respected and have a strong sense of belonging.
Franchisee Excellence
The Franchisee Excellence Award acknowledges a franchisee/licensee who has demonstrated exemplary performance within their franchise/licensee network.
Innovation Excellence
The Innovation Excellence Award acknowledges a retailer that not only embraces innovation within its organisation but has effectively executed a new and forward-thinking strategy.
Marketing Campaign Excellence
The Marketing Campaign Excellence Award acknowledges a retailer that has executed a new and impactful marketing campaign displaying innovation, creativity and a fresh direction for the business.
People & Culture Excellence
The People & Culture Excellence Award acknowledges the dedication of a retailer in cultivating a workplace that prioritises employee well-being, fosters a positive company culture and demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to workplace relations.
Store Design Excellence
The Store Design Excellence Award acknowledges a retailer that has markedly elevated its customer experience through changes, upgrades or additions to its store fit-out, resulting in a direct improvement in customer satisfaction, loyalty or uplift in business performance.
Sustainability Excellence
The Sustainability Excellence Award acknowledges the dedication of a retailer’s stewardship and innovation in embracing sustainable practices. This award recognises a business who has implemented groundbreaking initiatives to transition to a low-carbon economy.
Retailer of the Year Award
Major Retailer of the Year
The Major Retailer of the Year Award acknowledges businesses operating on a large scale, generating more than $500M in annual revenue.
Medium Retailer of the Year
The Medium Retailer of the Year Award celebrates enterprises operating within the annual turnover range of $11M to $499M.
Shop Small Retailer of the Year
The Shop Small Retailer of the Year Award acknowledges businesses operating in the retail sector generating up to $10M in revenue annually.
Retail Leader Awards
Emerging Talent of the Year
The Emerging Talent of the Year Award acknowledges exceptional up-and-coming talent in the retail industry, spotlighting an individual under the age of 25.
Retail Leader of the Year
The Retail Leader of the Year Award acknowledges an outstanding individual within the retail sector who has proven success through their exemplary initiative, leadership, and dedication to advancing business development.
Store Manager of the Year
The Store Manager of the Year Award acknowledges an outstanding individual whose retail leadership sets a shining example to others in our industry.
Interested in sponsoring an award?
For all sponsorship enquiries and to receive a sponsorship prospectus, please contact partnerships@retail.org.au
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