2009 Australian Independent Retailer of the Year

2009 Australian Independent Retailer of the Year

Allspares and Bearings

2009 Australian Independent Retailer of the Year

2009 Vic / Tas Independent Retailer of the Year

Since it opened in 2001 Allspares and Bearings has grown from a single person operation in a shared rented premises to a retailer of over 5000 different product lines for spare parts and accessories including bearings, power transmissions, hydraulics, lubricants, filters, agricultural chemicals and general industrial fittings. With a clientele from agriculture, industrial and manufacturing industries, Allspares and Bearings recently developed a new product after consultation with local grain growers. Aussie Scales is a welcome alternative to inaccurate paddock weighing systems, allowing farmers to get as close to the legal limit as possible without overloading trucks.

FRONTLINE HOBBIES 2009 NSW / ACT Independent Retailer of the Year
Frontline Hobbies (Newcastle) stocks over 70,000 hobby products including model railways, model construction kits, radio control models, diecast collectables and basic models for under twelve-year-olds. As an employer of 24 full-time staff, sponsor for local hobby related clubs and regular donator of toys and models to the Salvation Army, Frontline Hobbies is truly an integral part of the community they serve.

THE BUTCHER SHOP 2009 WA Independent Retailer of the Year
The Butcher Shop (Formerly Keith + Lottie) is owned an managed by 27 year old Aimee Johns who started the boutique art and designer accessory store in 2004 in Northbridge, Perth. The Butcher Shop stocks a range of products designed to either inspire (designer clothing and accessories, books, stationery, artist prints and original artworks) or create (art supplies).

CAFÉ PARADISO 2009 SA Independent Retailer of the Year
Café Paradiso in Hyde Park, Adelaide has been serving their local community a delicious choice of café-style food as well as organic wine and beer since 1989. Owner Aaron Michelon knows the secret of successful independent retailing – customer loyalty. Their extensive database and new loyalty card program ensure local clientele regularly keep in contact with Café Paradiso.

CARTRIDGE CITI 2009 QLD / NT Independent Retailer of the Year
Commencing operation just over two years ago in February 2007, printing retailer Cartridge Citi has quickly become part of the Victoria Point community. Owner Col Pickering keeps loyal customers up to date with e-news including with tips and tricks to save money on refilling printer cartridges as well as other relevant information. Cartridge Citi also donates printers to local schools as a way of supporting the community.