Big Box Retailers Celebrate Big Success At First Ever Industry Awards Night
On Thursday 28 November, retail industry giants celebrated their achievements at the inaugural Large Format Retail Association (LFRA) Gala Awards dinner at Crown Melbourne.
LFRA’s Chief Executive Officer, Philippa Kelly, said: “The Gala Awards dinner was a first for our industry and was a huge success with almost 500 people from across the country in the one room.”
Large Format Retail is the fastest growing sector of the Australian retail industry, comprising of approximately 35% of all retail floor space and 25.1% (or $81.7 billion per annum) of all retail sales in Australia, as of the financial year ending 30 June 2019.
“After a big year for Large Format Retail, including the recent ACCC authorisation for our members to form a national collective buying group to negotiate a better electricity deal, it was great to enjoy and celebrate as a sector,” added Mrs Kelly.
Awards presented on the night included:
“We’ve received many high-quality applications for each award, making it extremely difficult for the selection panel.
“Each recipient is a leader not only within the Large Format Retail sector, but in Australian retail overall. All are very deserving of their award and have contributed tremendously to Large Format Retail success year after year,” concluded Mrs Kelly.
The selection panel consisted of Philippa Kelly, LFRA CEO; John Gillam, former Bunnings CEO and 2018 Warwick Shedden Memorial Award recipient; Peter Konidaris, Managing Partner, PwC Melbourne; and Stuart Harker, former Partner, PwC Melbourne and 2018 Warwick Shedden Memorial Award recipient.
The dinner also celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Large Format Retail Association, formally known as the Bulky Goods Retailers Association. Photos are available to LFRA members at https://lfra.com.au/forums/lfra-2019-awards-night-photo-gallery/
