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FINALISTS
This award recognises outstanding trade stores in the hardware and builders’ supply industries.
Mitre 10 MEGA
PAPANUI
One of the very few stores to become a Finalist in both Retail
and Trade Store of the Year in the same year, Papanui GM Trade Kevin Rae says his team – the store’s “heart-beat” – are “genuinely excited” by this. It is “the result of an outstanding team, delivering outstanding trade and DIY service to all our clients on a daily basis... Their passion, enthusiasm, and drive to deliver the best service every day makes us special.”
PlaceMakers
MT WELLINGTON
On behalf of this high performing store, South East Hub Operations Manager Chris Hawkins says it’s “amazing and humbling” to be a Finalist again and pays tribute to the Mt Wellington team’s ability to find new ways to be able to do business during these times of uncertainty and stock shortages. “We have constantly challenged ourselves be bold in our thinking to find ways of operating with the sole intent of better supporting our customers.”
PlaceMakers
RICCARTON
Riccarton may be last year’s winner, but Branch Manager Hayden Finlayson doesn’t take this performance for granted: “It’s fantastic for the store and team to be recognised after such a difficult year, to carry on the good work from 2021 and be in the position to defend our title is something we are very proud of!” he says. The team’s biggest achievement? “The work we have done to make sure we keep stock on the shelves for our customers.”
TUMU
MASTERTON
“Wow what a year it’s been,” says Store Manager Corrie James, citing the store’s best achievement as how well the team has managed supply chain issues “by always keeping our customers and their business needs at the heart of every decision we’ve made, whilst also ensuring we act with absolute integrity as a business.” Staff enjoy working at TUMU Masterton, says Corrie, and this “special environment” has helped the store navigate a challenging year.
TRADE STORE OF THE YEAR
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