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Nominate Your Favorite Retailer as a 2010 Retailer of the Year

Thursday, May 27, 2010

The  Alabama Retail Association is accepting nominations for the 2010 Retailer of the Year awards through Monday, June 7. This prestigious award, which celebrates its 11th observance this year, recognizes outstanding retailers who have demonstrated a blend of sound business practices with commitment to their communities, customers, and employees.

Nominations can be made online. For convenience, a link to the nomination form will be available on the home page of this Web site through Monday, June 7.

>> Nominate a retailer NOW!  

“A winning entry is a retailer who has been a credit to retailing and an asset to the community. Retailers provide jobs, serve their communities and help boost Alabama’s economy,” said ARA President Rick Brown. “The Retailer of the Year awards honor just a few of the many outstanding retailers who make a positive difference every day in the communities they serve.”

Anyone may nominate an Alabama retailer for the 2010 Retailer of the Year. Nominators may submit multiple retailers for consideration in any given award year. Previous nominees who did not receive an award may be nominated again. Self-nominations are appropriate.

Finalists will be selected in four categories by sales volume:

  • Less than $1 million;
  • $1 million to $5 million;
  • $5 million to $20 million; and
  • more than $20 million.

A Bronze, Silver and Gold award will be presented in each category.

Nominees must own, operate or manage a retail business with a physical presence in Alabama and that Alabama location must have been in operation for a minimum of two years. To be considered a retail operation, a business must collect state and local sales taxes. (Banks, insurance agencies and dry cleaners do not qualify.) Upon being nominated, each nominee will be sent an entry form that must be completed and returned to ARA no later than Wednesday, July 12 . The 2010 Retailer of the Year recipients will be honored at a September luncheon held in conjunction with the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Business’ Retail Day. The recipient’s nominators also will be invited to attend. Neither nominators nor nominees have to be members of ARA to participate.

If you would like additional information on the Retailer of the Year Awards or would like to make a nomination by telephone, please contact Nancy Dennis at (334) 263-5757, Ext.101, (800) 239-5423 or ndennis@alabamaretail.org 

>> List of previous Retailers of the Year 

The Alabama Retail Association (www.alabamaretail.org) represents almost 4,000 independent merchants and national companies that retail food, clothing, furniture and other general merchandise at more than 6,000 locations throughout Alabama. The membership of ARA accounts for more than 75 percent of total annual retail sales in Alabama.  Since 1943, it has been the goal of the Alabama Retail Association to serve its members and promote what is best for the retailing industry in Alabama. From legislation before the Alabama Legislature or the U.S. Congress to education, through communication and member services, ARA members benefit from the value of membership in their association. 

Media Contact: Nancy King Dennis | 334.263.5757, Ext. 101 | 1-800-239-5423