eftpos Australian Independent Retailer of the Year
State winners announced
2011 eftpos Victorian Independent Retailer of the Year
eyeclarity
Located in West Melbourne, eyeclarity is an optical retailer which positions itself as “the eyewear experts”. It also has a slightly different business model to the rest of the optical market, by marrying the clinical service element with an excellent product range. www.eyeclarity.com.au
2011 eftpos NSW Independent Retailer of the Year
By Dezign
By Dezign is a furniture and decorator retailer situated in Auburn, NSW. The core ideology of the business is to provide customers with home furniture and furnishing solutions and to help them create beautiful rooms, without breaking the bank. www.bydezign.com.au
2011 eftpos Tasmanian Independent Retailer of the Year
Young @ Heart Fashions
Owned and operated by Andrea Packer, Young @ Heart Fashions specialises in fashion, sleepwear, underwear and knitwear. The business opened in 1976 and has since then proven its abilities to deliver solid products and customer service. Link to Young at Heart Facebook page.
2011 eftpos QLD Independent Retailer of the Year
Glitter and Dance
Glitter and Dance retails Australia’s largest range of stretch fabrics and manufactures and sells costumes for dance, ice skating, fashion and swimming. With a strong focus on sponsoring and supporting the local community, the store prides itself on being a ‘best kept secret’ for dancers. www.glitteranddance.com.au
ARA Executive Director Russell Zimmerman and eftpos Australia would like to congratulate all of the state winners, who are now in the running to win the national award, to be announced at the ARA Australian Retail Awards breakfast on Tuesday 15 November 2011.
About the eftpos Independent Retailer of the Year award
The 2011 eftpos 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 National winner will be announced at the ARA Australian Retail Awards Breakfast