Some 440+ industry guests assembled, mixed & mingled at the 2013 Wares Awards. It was a night of celebration with a 1920s theme!
An industry audience – some 350 guests – comprising retailers, merchants and suppliers joined Wares to celebrate the very best people, stores and suppliers that the channel has to offer.
The following are this year’s 2013 Wares Awards Winners and Finalists. Well done to you all and thank you to all our entrants!
Retailer of the Year
2013 Retailer of the Year
Brett Latimer of Smiths City Oamaru
Young Retailer of the Year
2013 Young Retailer of the Year
Chris Templeton of Noel Leeming Dunedin
Young Achiever
Ken Lilley Young Achiever Award
Michael Drysdale of Dick Smith Riccarton
Sales Professional of the Year
Steve Rowling of BDT
Retail Store of the Year
Up to 400m2
Harvey Norman Henderson
Retail Store of the Year
Above 400m2
100% Heathcotes
The Base Hamilton
Specialty Store of the Year
Palazzo Kitchens
Suppliers of the Year
Large Appliances
Fisher & Paykel
Portable Appliances
Breville
Home Entertainment
Panasonic
Computer Accessories & IT
Pudney & Lee
Floorcare
Electrolux Small Appliances
Thanks to everyone who nominated suppliers, stores and staff and to everyone who took the plunge and actually entered!