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Pick n Pay boss is International Retailer of the Year

retailnu — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:09:20 +0000

Nick Badminton, CEO of South Africa’s Pick ‘n Pay Stores, has been honoured with an international accolade for excellence in retail by the retail industry umbrella group, the National Retail Federation (NRF).

Badminton is set to receive the International Retailer of the Year Award, at a special ceremony to be held during the NRF’s Annual Convention taking place in New York, USA this week. The Award is given annually to an individual who has achieved international recognition for excellence in their native country.

The National Retail Federation is the world’s largest retail trade association, representing more than 100 American and international retail associations. The 2009 NRF convention and expo which kicks of today is expected to attract more than 18 000 retail executives and vendors from more than 50 countries.

Badminton will be honoured alongside Michael Jeffries, Chairman and CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, who will receive the Gold Medal Award, which is given to individuals who have served the industry with distinction and achieved a reputation for excellence.

“Great leaders create great companies and we are thrilled to present Mr. Jeffries and Mr. Badminton with these awards,” said NRF President and CEO Tracy Mullin. “Retailers who succeed in carving out a place for themselves in a world where there is so much competition should be commended,” she added.

Badminton’s career with Pick n Pay Stores spans three decades, starting with a position as a trainee manager in 1979. Climbing his way up the ladder, Badminton was appointed CEO in March 2007.

Morrison’s won “Retailer of the Year” at the Oracle Retail Week Awards

admin — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:59:40 +0000

Morrison’s won “Retailer of the Year” last week at the prestigious Oracle Retail Week Awards for 2009. Panel judges felt that Morrison’s had made a real turnaround in their commercial performance, combining a traditional agenda as grocer with marketing and operational practice.

The event was hosted by comedian Jimmy Carr, and guests numbered at around 1300 – among them some of retail’s biggest hitters.

After out-performing its rivals, the UK’s fourth-largest retailer received the award partly due to improved fresh offer, and a push on value-for-money initiatives which naturally proved popular with customers.

Tim Danaher, who presented the prize, commented “To be once again handing this award to Chief Executive Marc Bolland is testament to the way Morrison’s has adapted during this time to not only meet market challenges head on, but to continue to grow the business by attracting new customers and gaining market share. Morrison’s has combined its reputation for excellent fresh produce and great value with the best in modern retail and marketing practice”.

Patrick Bohannon, Vice President, EMEA, Oracle Retail added that their taste for innovation and originality in food retail has set them apart in the market. “Morrison’s has a strongly differentiated approach to food retailing through its in-house management of almost every aspect of its commercial business, including its people, sourcing and supply chain”.

Morrison’s won “Retailer of the Year” at the Oracle Retail Week Awards

retailnu — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:59:40 +0000

The event was hosted by comedian Jimmy Carr, and guests numbered at around 1300 – among them some of retail’s biggest hitters.