The 2011 Visa Australian Retailer of the Year is recognised as a leader within the retail sector, inspiring their peers and making a significant long-term contribution to the industry’s vibrancy and sustainability.

The 2011 Visa Australian Retailer of the Year winner will be a major Australian retailer with over 10 stores and will be able to demonstrate a strong track record in building its business, cutting-edge marketing strategies, innovative staff management programs and strong leadership qualities.

Shopping Centre Council of Australia Retail Employer of the Year

The 2011 Australian Retail Employer of the Year is recognised as a leading employer of choice within the retail sector. 

The 2011 winner will be able to demonstrate a strong track record in staff training and education programs, internal communication, community support programs, corporate social responsibility and innovative marketing strategies.

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eftpos Australian Independent Retailer of the Year 

The 2011 Independent Retailer of the Year award recognises and rewards owner operators of successful small businesses (10 stores or less)which make a real impact on their community and stand out in their retail category.

The winner of this category exemplifies how independent retailers use business nous and community relationships to thrive among big players in a highly competitive environment.

The Independent Retailer of the Year will be awarded to state winners who will go on to compete for the national accolade.

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Field Agent Australian Retail Innovator of the Year

The 2011 Retail Innovator of the Year award will acknowledges retail businesses constantly pushing the boundaries of convention through their multi-channel customer service strategies.

Displaying a talent for finding new opportunities, the winner of this category can be described as a visionary who is in tune with and able to adapt to the ever-changing economic and social climate.

Deakin University Australian Retail Graduate of the Year

The 2011 Retail Graduate of the Year award recognises and rewards graduates of the Diploma of Retail Management who demonstrate outstanding talent and leadership potential. As Australia’s peak industry body, the ARA – through the ARA Retail Institute – plays a key role in promoting career pathways within the retail sector and is highly active in providing education at all levels.

The winner of this category will be recognised for their academic achievement, their initiative and drive to succeed within Australia’s $240 billion industry.

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