So who is the 2012 Retailer of the Year?

The Outstanding Retailer of the Year Award for 2012 went to Dan Murphy’s in an unanimous choice. One of this year’s judges ,Stephen Kulmar, said “It (Dan Murphy’s) is best in class worldwide for what it does. It takes advantage of a growth category and delivers the most dominant and well-considered product offering on the market. It compromises on nothing, whether it’s an $8 bottle of wine or a $1000 bottle of wine.”

The other finalists in that category included; Australian Geographic, Crust Gourmet Pizza Bars, Grill’d Healthy Burgers, Oroton Group, Salvos Stores and Telstra.

The Awards are sponsored by AMP Capital Shopping Centres and is in it’s second year. There are seven categories;

OUTSTANDING RETAILER OF THE YEAR – Dan Murphy’s

NEW RETAILER OF THE YEAR – Sneaking Duck

MULTI-CHANNEL RETAILER OF THE YEAR – The Body Shop Australia

SUSTAINABLE RETAILING – Woolworths

INNOVATION IN RETAIL – Sneaking Duck

SUCCESSFUL RETAIL MARKETING CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR – Bankwest

BEST CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR – Aussie Farmers Direct