An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has called on retailers to see who is ‘top of the shops’ as he launched the Retail Excellence Ireland Awards 2012 this week.
The awards will be presented to retail stores, companies, websites and individuals who best demonstrate evidence of outstanding practice in retail. Retail Excellence Ireland is the largest retail industry group in Ireland with some 9,500 store members employing more than 110,000 people.
The Irish Retail Awards were established in 1997 by Retail Excellence Ireland to promote best practice standards and reward excellence in the Irish Retail Industry. The Retail Excellence Ireland Awards are the benchmark by which the best in Irish retail are judged. The awards programme is the largest of its type boasting some 600 total entries annually.
All store entrants will be visited by a mystery shopper, with those meeting demanding service and standards criteria making it to the Top 100 Stores.
Speaking at the launch of the awards, An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny said: “The retail industry plays a key position in the Irish economy employing over 250,000 people. The Retail Awards have an important part to play in recognising the dedication and commitment to excellence of so many Irish retailers. I would encourage all in the retail industry to enter and to help drive the industry forward.”
Retailers can receive an entry form by emailing [email protected], calling 065 6846927 or visiting www.retailexcellence.ie The deadline for entries is Friday May 18 2012.
