2014 eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards entries close this month

 

PEAK retail body the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is encouraging retailers to get working on their submissions for the 2014 eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards – all submissions must be received by Friday 16 May.

Tickets are selling fast for the retail industry’s most recognised awards event of the year - the 2014 eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards Breakfast on Tuesday July 15 at the Grand Hyatt, Melbourne – where all award category winners will be announced.

ARA Executive Director Russell Zimmerman said the 2014 ARA Awards are shaping up to be bigger and better than ever before.

“Since it was reinvigorated in 2008, the ARA Awards program has brought successful retail players from the shop floor to the national stage. As Australia's only national retail award program, the ARA Awards have played a hand in helping many recipients achieve greater success.

“The range of today’s coveted awards also highlights how far the awards program has come from its humble beginnings in the 1970s – there’s something on offer for everyone including HR practitioners, retail graduates, individual retail professionals and businesses boasting impressive store upgrades and renovations. Of course, we’re also looking forward to seeing who will be named the eftpos Australian Retailer of the Year!

“The ARA Awards Breakfast is not only a fantastic platform for award winners to gain recognition amongst their peers and in the media, but also a great opportunity for all involved in the retail industry to enjoy a morning of valuable insights and networking with some of retail’s finest.

“We are fortunate enough to have one of Australia’s most inspiring retailers (and past ARA Award winner) present at this year’s event. Derek Dyson, Specsavers Global Retail Director, will deliver the keynote address and it will be a pleasure to have Derek’s extensive experience and insights showcased at the Awards Breakfast.

“We encourage all retailers who have not yet nominated for this year’s ARA Awards to visit www.australianretailawards.com.au and submit their intention to nominate. You have to be in to win!” Mr Zimmerman said.
 
Tickets are on sale now. Prices are as follows:

ARA members $60
Non members $80
ARA members table of 10 $500
Non members table of 10 $700

eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards -  key information and dates:

Winners will be announced at the eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards Breakfast in Melbourne on 15 July 2014 (tickets available at www.australianretailawards.com.au).
TO ENTER/NOMINATE: Visit www.australianretailawards.com.au to view eligibility criteria and select from eleven award categories
TO BUY TICKETS: Visit www.australianretailawards.com.au
MORE INFORMATION: Go to www.australianretailawards.com.au, call 1300 368 041 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

AWARD CATEGORIES:

eftpos Australian Retailer of the Year,

BDO Australian Retail Employer of the Year,

Visa Australian Independent Retailer of the Year,

Quest Payment Systems Australian Retail Innovator of the Year,

Expr3ss! Staff Selection Software Australian Retail Graduate of the Year,

eBay Inc Australian Multichannel Retailer of the Year,

FCB Australian Retail HR Practitioner of the Year,

Rest Industry Super Individual Retailer of the Year – male & female,

Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Retailer of the Year,

Victorian Government Victorian Retailer of the Year and the

Shop for Shops Australian Retail Store Upgrade of the Year.

Since 1903, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has been the peak industry body representing Australia’s $265 billion retail sector, which employs over 1.2 million people. The ARA ensures retail success by informing, protecting, advocating, educating and saving money for its 5,000 independent and national retail members throughout Australia.

Visit www.retail.org.au or call 1300 368 041.

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