
Hundreds of retailers from SMEs to corporates gathered at Fresh Factory on Wednesday night to celebrate their industry at The Register and NZ Retail’s first event, The Retail Hotlist. Read on for the winners list… and pictures.
The night saw our 16 categories explore the best in retail from fit-outs, ecommerce experiences, inspiring individuals and more. See below for the full list of both People’s Choice and Judges’ Choice winners.
If you’re a winner and you’d like an image of yourself receiving your award, please get in touch with us via editor@theregister.co.nz.
Bricks and mortar section
Hottest in-store experience
People’s Choice: Global Baby
Judges’ Choice: Unity Books
Hottest retail development
People’s Choice: Tauranga Crossing
Judges’ Choice: Ponsonby Central
Hottest pop-up store
People’s Choice: Coco’s Cantina + Allbirds
Judges’ Choice: Coco’s Cantina + Allbirds
Hottest retail fit-out
People’s Choice: Deadly Ponies
Judges’ Choice: Garage Project Kingsland
Hottest retail concept
People’s Choice: Barkers Groom Room
Judges’ Choice: Whoa! Studios
Marketing and growth section
Hottest market entry
People’s Choice: Krispy Kreme
Judges’ Choice: Chemist Warehouse
Hottest marketing campaign
People’s Choice: New Worlds Little Garden
Judges’ Choice: New Worlds Little Garden
Most creative retail brand
People’s Choice: Moustache Milk and Cookie Bar
Judges’ Choice: Allbirds
Ecommerce section
Hottest ecommerce experience
People’s Choice: Adult Toy Mega Store
Judges’ Choice: Trade Me
Hottest ecommerce launch
People’s Choice: Freedom Furniture
Judges’ Choice: Uber Eats
Hottest subscription model
People’s Choice: No Ugly Wellness Tonic
Judges’ Choice: Smart Ass
Hottest ecommerce concept
People’s Choice: Not Socks
Judges’ Choice: Freedom Kids
Individual Awards
Most influential in retail
People’s Choice: James and Janene Draper, Farro Fresh
Judges’ Choice: Cecilia Robinson, My Food Bag
Retail visionary award
People’s Choice: Pete Cullinane, Lewis Road
Judges’ Choice: James Denton, Goodfor
Best provincial retailer
People’s Choice: Volume, Nelson
Judges’ Choice: Blackbird Goods, Napier