A handful of local and international retailers and their staff have been shortlisted for the inaugural ARA Australian Retail Awards, with David Jones and Salvos in the mix.
The categories cover customer experience, diversity and inclusion, emerging talent, franchisee excellence, innovation, marketing, people and culture, store design and store manager excellence. The event also awards the best of the best among small, medium and large retailers.
Alongside David Jones and Salvos, other retailers in the clothing and footwear space include Myer, Heinemann Oceania, outdoor brand Exurbia, and denim label Jean Pool.
Australian Retailers Association (ARA) CEO Paul Zahra said the 2024 shortlisted finalists are a credit to the retail sector.
“We have had a terrific industry response to our inaugural awards,” Zahra said. “The independent judges have said that it’s been a tough choice in many categories, with some highly competitive contenders.
“These finalists are stand-outs in their field with all of them actively contributing to Australia’s $420 billion retail sector.”
The winners of the awards will be announced at an event next month on September 19 at the Crown Melbourne.
“From small businesses and franchisees to major corporations, Australia is leading the charge when it comes to world-class products, service and staff,” Zahra added.
“We’re especially pleased to see remarkable achievements in the fields of diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as in innovation.”
You can find the full list of finalists on the ARA website.