Are you ready for the 2018 Retail Realm?

THE Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is calling all retailers to put themselves forward to be recognised in the country’s largest and longest running national retail awards program, the 2018 eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards.

This year’s awards titled, The Retail Realm: thinking outside the shop, will touch on every element in the retail sphere including customer experience, technology, payments, sustainability, supply chain, growth, employee development and corporate social responsibility.

Russell Zimmerman, ARA executive director, said the 2018 eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards would celebrate the breadth of talent across the dynamic and ever-evolving retail landscape.

“Retail is an exceptionally important sector for the Australian economy, and this year’s event will be a great platform for progressive retailers to share their experiences inside and outside the shopfront to inspire future industry leaders to push the retail realm forward,” Mr Zimmerman said.

“As the largest private employer in the country, retail plays a vital role in the daily lives of all Australians and we would like to acknowledge these people who are the backbone of our society.”

With a myriad of Australian retailers eagerly anticipating the event on Thursday 18 October at the Myer Mural Hall in Melbourne, brands across the country are anticipating it to be the biggest and most noteworthy awards breakfast to date.

“This year, we have reimagined the awards and worked with industry experts to determine what constitutes the ‘best in retail’ across three categories - customer experience, retail workers and industry leaders,” Mr Zimmerman said.

“With 13 awards up for grabs, our panel of experts will be looking for exceptional retailers – from independently owner-operators, national brands, industry innovators and inspiring employees - who think beyond the shopfront.”

The 2018 eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards echo the strength and diversity of Australian retail and the ARA are once again proud to acknowledge the achievement and talent of passionate retailers in the industry.

“Although retail is a vital part of the Australian economy, it’s important that we recognise the leaders and workers in retail through these awards as they are the heart and soul of the industry,” Mr Zimmerman said.

“As Australia’s leading retail peak industry body, the ARA continues to not only support the $310 billion sector but drive prosperity through its retail workers to ensure the longevity of Australian retail.”

The ARA encourage retailers of all sizes to submit an entry, or nominate an influential leader or instrumental employee before Friday 10 August via The 2018 eftpos ARA Retail Awards platform.

About the eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards:

First held in the 1970s, the eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards are the nation’s longest running and most prestigious retail event, recognising and rewarding outstanding retail businesses, innovations, and individuals across all sectors of retail. Relaunched in 2008, the annual 2018 eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards breakfast will commence on Thursday 18 October at the Myer Mural Hall in Melbourne. For more information regarding the 2018 eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

About the Australian Retailers Association:

Founded in 1903, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is Australia’s largest retail association, representing the country’s $310 billion sector, which employs more than 1.2 million people. As Australia’s leading retail peak industry body, the ARA is a strong pro-active advocate for Australian retail and works to ensure retail success by informing, protecting, advocating, educating and saving money for its 7,500 independent and national retail members throughout Australia. For more information, visit www.retail.org.au or call 1300 368 041.

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