Christchurch 2008 Winners
congratulations to the 2008 Christchurch category winners
Fashion, Footwear & Accessories
Sparks - Rangiora, High Street, Rangiora
“If we haven’t got it we will do our utmost to get it for you and 99% of the time we are able to achieve this and offering a 24-48 hour delivery.” Peter Black.
The Fashion, Footwear & Accessories category was sponsored by NZRetail Magizine.
Food & Beverage
City Seafood Market, Manchester Street, Christchurch
“We like to get to know our customers, hear how their day is and how they cook their fish and swap recipes.” Ange Leonard, Paul Nicol and Paul Leonard.
The Food & Beverage category was sponsored by New Zealand Food Safety Authority.
Giftware & Homeware
Simply Furniture - Tower Junction, Whiteleigh Ave, Addington
“Our policy is to only have happy customers, If they are not happy, we endeavor to do what ever is necessary to make and keep our customers happy.” Greg Shepherd.
The Gift & Homeware category was sponsored by CB Richard Ellis (CBRE).
Health & Beauty
L'occitane en Provence, Westfield Riccarton, Riccarton
“L’occitane provides an excellence standard of customer service. Our beautiful Boutique gives customers a wonderful shopping experience and our effective natural products are a true pleasure to use.” Bingnan Yan.
The Health & Beauty category was sponsored by Telecom.
Large format
Ferrymead Mitre 10 Mega, Ferry Rd, Ferrymead
“We strive for excellence, invest time in our team, we are active in the community and the customer is our number one priority.” Tony Franc.
The Large Format category was sponsored by Visa.
Lifestyle & Fitness
Seventhwave Wetsuits Ltd, Ferry Rd, Ferrymead
“We are proud to e NZ made and our customers are proud to support this. It enables us to offer quick turn around times on custom made orders, wetsuits of the highest quality and most importantly a friendly ‘local specialised’ service with staff who understand the product and also the manufacturing process.” Paul Zarifeh.
The Life Style & Fitness category was sponsored by Advantage Business.
Specialty Stores
Milk: Contemporary Baby Store, The Estuary, Humphrey's Dr, Ferrymead
“Great customer service is critical to the success of our business – it is the foundation on which our concept was built. We see every customer interaction as an opportunity to prove our excellence and this customer service ethic is installed in our staff.” Janni Saunders.
The Specialty Stores category was sponsored by Retail World Resorcing.
Start Up Business Award
Palate, The Arts Centre, Christchurch
“We always strive to achieve our own, and our clients expectations of high customer service and satisfaction.” Kevin Burns.
The Start Up Business category was sponsored by Paymark EFT POS.
Supermarkets
South City New World , Colombo Street, Christchurch
“Given our customers have to drive past several supermarkets to get to us we know their expectations are high. We are totally focused on the ‘Customer’ – it’s all about them.” Nigel Bond and Rodney Flannery.
The Supermarket category was sponsored by Coca Cola Amatil.
Outstanding Customer Service
City Seafood Market, Manchester Street, Christchurch
“We have a Japanese cook and Sushi/Sashimi chef onsite who speak to all Japanese customers and speak fluent English- Helps all our customers with their specific requirements i.e. sashimi (raw fish) and different cooking styles.” Ange Leonard, Paul Nicol and Paul Leonard.
The Outstanding Customer Service category was sponsored by Provenco Cadmus.
Innovation Excellence in Retail
Seventhwave Wetsuits, Ferry Rd, Ferrymead
“…Another unique aspect of Seventhwave is our 100% custom fit service! As 1/3 people don’t fit into a standard wetsuit, we can create a wetsuit specifically designed for any size and shape. This is a very unique service in the mass-produced wetsuit industry and is very customer driven – it means that customers get the perfect product, guaranteed!” Paul Zarifeh.
The Innovation Excellence in Retail category was sponsored by Westpac.
Retail Modern Apprentice of the year
Nicholas Kissel, The Rockshop
“The apprenticeship has given me the skills and certificates I need to move higher in my job.” Nicholas Kissel.
The Retail Modern Apprentice of the Year category was sponsored by Retail Institute.
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PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN RETAILING
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