Jason Allum of Allum & Sidaway with Lisa King from the Dolphin Shopping Centre
The Dolphin Shopping Centre is searching for unique retailers, who have revitalised the shopping experience for customers in Dorset, to enter the Dorset Business Awards.
Now in its fourth year, the Retail Experience Award will acknowledge a thriving Dorset business that offers the very best retail experience to its customers; celebrating success, and highlighting clear entrepreneurial spirit, business acumen and excellence in customer service.
Past Award winner, Jason Allum, of Allum & Sidaway, said: “Winning a prestigious award at the Dorset Business Awards is an honour. The feeling of winning the Retail Experience Award was quite literally a heart stopping moment. To be acknowledged at such an event, and amongst the best within our industry, is something the Allum & Sidaway team will never forget.”
He added: “Winning this award gave a huge boost for all of our teams and cements to them that they are truly giving an outstanding Retail Experience to our clients. I would highly recommend anyone thinking of entering these awards to do so, it not only gives your company credibility but also your staff great belief in themselves and the company they work for.”
John Grinnell, award sponsor and centre manager of the Dolphin Shopping Centre, said: “This year’s award will look to bestow recognition upon a Dorset retailer that is truly unique in its offering to customers, showcasing extraordinary and outstanding achievement.
“Behind every successful, thriving company, is a team of professionals that revitalise the customer shopping experience, which is key to both the profits and longevity of the business.Our award honours a business that sees the value in putting the customer at the heart of the retail experience.”
The Retail Experience Award is open to any independent retailers and high street brands based in Dorset with a BH or DT postcode.
Retail Experience Award checklist
To be in with a chance of winning, companies will need to explain:
· How service levels are monitored
· How customer service is monitored
· What training they give staff
· Why the store deserves to win the Retail Experience Award
The awards are also backed by the south’s leading radio station Wave 105 and are free to enter.
Entrants can submit an entry via www.dorsetbusinessawards.co.uk or print off an entry form and submit a paper-based entry. The closing date for entry is Friday 11 September.
Entrants do not need to be a member of Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
For further information, sponsorship opportunities or to reserve tickets for the gala dinner which will take place at the Bournemouth International Centre on 26 November please contact Lorraine Hubbard on 01202 714810.
